As someone who has been on both ends, I do understand your frustration and desire to know the status.
However, to be completely honest - no one has ever lost a job with me because they DIDNT call back to see the status of them getting an offer
. When I have good news, I promptly follow up. However, often times these things can get delayed...some other hiring manager has an opinion or steals the role from under you...HR doesnt agree to the salary you want...ref checking takes forever...or I decide to interview for another month because Im not completely sold.
I tend to suggest the following:
- immediately after (1-3 days), email the hiring manager to say thanks and to follow up on any lingering questions they may have asked of you. Do not email every single person you interviewed with - that is always such an odd thing when it happens.
- do not bother them again for a full 2 weeks from that last email. and then it should just be a friendly reminder that you are still very interested.
- no further contact. yes, I know that is hard when things sound so positive. but really, if they want you they will call you.
Only exceptions to those suggestions:
- if they have engaged you in a dialogue, obviously follow up
- if you end up with a competing offer, and you really think they were going to make you an offer. You can let them know you have an offer on the table and what date you need to make a decision by (always pad that date by 3 days at least!).