Have You Gone Through an Interview, but Haven't Received Feedback Yet? Don't feel disheartened: it could simply be that your interviewer is waiting on a decision from their superiors before replying.

Hiring managers and recruiters pay special attention to how and when candidates follow-up after attending a job interview. This simple task could make or break your chances of landing the role you want.

1. Email

Email is often the go-to way of following up after an interview. It provides a fast and efficient means of connecting with recruiters and hiring managers; however, its impersonal nature means it may not provide as much of a personal connection as would phone call would do.

Keep emails short. Hiring managers and recruiters have enough on their plate; an email that's succinct can go a long way in keeping up with all their responsibilities - generally two paragraphs is sufficient to satisfy this expectation.

Use an email to reinforce your interest in both the company and role. Further, highlight an aspect from your interview that stood out and tie it back into your qualifications - this helps cement your enthusiasm while showing why you are an ideal fit for this position.

Be sure to include a professional signoff, such as "Best regards", "Sincerely" or "Yours truly". Additionally, allow the interviewer a chance to respond and pose any queries they might have by responding in writing back with any pertinent queries they might have about your email.

If the hiring process has stalled or you realize you don't fit for a position, sending a polite yet professional email asking about its status can help speed things along and show your appreciation of their time. It will show how respectful you are.

2. Phone

Some people find it easier to express themselves verbally. If your interviewer felt you would be the ideal candidate, calling them directly may be appropriate if you felt connected and felt they agreed with that assessment. If they don't answer, leave a voicemail letting them know you enjoyed talking and would like to know the next steps - be empathetic with your tone and refrain from making excuses or complaining.

If they had specified a deadline for when they should hear back from you, it is polite to reach out within that window. Not doing so may appear rude and could suggest poor listening or following of instructions from them. Furthermore, you should only reach out once every week, regardless of what their timeline says.

If you don't know their direct contact info, do a web search or call their company's general number and ask for someone in HR (human resources). Ideally, try and speak directly with that individual; doing so increases their chance of responding positively.

3. Face-to-Face

After meeting someone face to face, it is advisable to follow up by email within two or three days - this gives you greater control of the process while showing that you are an organized and professional job applicant.

Write an email thanking the interviewer for their time and addressing any queries they might have about you or their position. This can show your enthusiasm while keeping the discussion going - don't focus on topics such as compensation or vacation time; rather, focus on how your skills and experience would bring value to their organization.

Send a second email requesting an estimate for when you can expect a response from the hiring manager, to show that you're committed and serious about securing this job. This demonstrates that your willingness to work hard towards attaining it.

Regardless, if they don't respond within the timeframe they provided you, contact them again and remind yourself they may just have forgotten about you - most hiring managers understand and won't take offense unless your interview was disastrous!

Even if you do not land the job, try staying in touch with both the hiring manager or recruiter. It will help maintain strong professional ties and could open doors to other opportunities in the future - just don't make too many attempts or it could come off as intrusive!

4. Social Media

As soon as it comes to follow up emails, be careful not to overdo it. Over-emailing may come off as desperate and cost you your job opportunity. Instead, stick with one method (either email or phone), sending just a few messages within one week.

Be sure to address each person by name when sending out emails; this shows your effort in learning their names and makes your correspondence more personal. Be clear about why you want to contact this company, reiterating conversations from past conversations as well as any points that stand out to you as important.

If it has been over one week and no response, sending another short note inquiring for updates may help, though if nothing has come back by week two it might be best to move on; they could just be taking their time making decisions or following an extensive hiring process.

Keep in mind that interviewers have much on their plate. In addition to assessing whether you're the ideal fit for their company, they have many other applicants they've interviewed - sometimes as many as 500 in total for any single position! That means there is an incredible amount of data and information they must keep an eye on - something we tend to take for granted when hiring ourselves!