From following up with the employer or recruiter, to knowing how long you can expect to wait for an outcome and whether to continue your job search in the interim, here’s everything you need to know to help you navigate the post-interview process with ease.

Following-up post-interview
While the employer may respond to your email, don’t be disheartened if they don’t—they may simply have a lot on their plate.
How much contact is too much?
While sending an initial follow-up thank you email is generally a good idea, it’s important not to get carried away. Even if you’re very keen on the role and want to express that to the employer, be mindful that there is such a thing as too much communication.
Or if you’ve applied for a role through a recruiter, it’s best to follow them up for an update instead of the employer. This can get you the updates you need, without contacting the employer directly.
How long should you expect it to take to get an outcome?
- how many candidates the dealership is interviewing
- the complexity of their internal recruitment processes
- whether they wish to conduct additional interviews or testing with top-performing candidates
If you haven’t heard back from an employer after the period they specified during the interview, it should then be appropriate to give the contact person or your recruiter a quick call to check-in and see how things are progressing.