How long after applying do you follow up?

Submitted an application and have contacts in the firm. I followed up directly after submitting it and received a response that they just opened the role and aren't deep into the hiring just yet. It's been a over a week. When is it ok to reach out again and check in?

At what point do you know if they just aren't interested and you're not a candidate?

Edit: they reposted the job add, it has a different jobID number, but the same role. Now there are 2 postings. Is this bad.

 

There’s no way to know for sure what they’re doing. Some places collect resume for a minimum of a month before they start interviews. Others will start interviewing as soon as they receive a resume they like.

Don’t get too hung up on one job. Wait 2-3 more weeks and let them know you’re still interested. In the meantime, keep reaching out to other shops.

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Malpa:
Submitted an application and have contacts in the firm. I followed up directly after submitting it and received a response that they just opened the role and aren't deep into the hiring just yet. It's been a over a week. When is it ok to reach out again and check in?

At what point do you know if they just aren't interested and you're not a candidate?

Edit: they reposted the job add, it has a different jobID number, but the same role. Now there are 2 postings. Is this bad.

Apply to the new posting too and reach out. Don't go more than 2 weeks without reaching out unless they tell you not to.

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I should apply to the new posting too?

I reached out to another guy in the firm and said I’d like to learn more and that I recently applied.

Apparently it was a bad move. He’s an associate. My other contacts are director levels.

Others here on the forum all but said I fuc$ed up in doing so. What are your thoughts? Shall I still email the original guys in a week to check the status?

I was just trying to get as many guys in the group in my circle and figured maybe this new prospect could offer some interview tips should I be blessed with one.

Also, what’s the power of networking? The fact they’re replying is good? I’m sure another “more qualified candidate” may apply, but if I can sell them and push them do I have a shot?

 

Not sure what level the role is that you are applying for but in terms of learning what the day to day would be like, you'll probably get a better sense of that from the associate so I wouldn't downplay the value to talking to him/her

 

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