I completed a second interview for a distributed operations role last Tuesday, and the hiring manager said I would hear back by the end of this week. It is now Monday, and the job posting is still live, but I have not received an update. I sent a brief thank-you note after the interview, so I do not want to seem pushy. Should I send a follow-up now, and what should I ask without sounding like I am assuming a decision has been made?
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Send a brief note today; you’re not chasing a decision, you’re checking the timeline they set. Say, “I’m still very interested and wanted to see whether there’s an updated timeline.” Then continue applying. Did they specify a time zone or business day for Friday?
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