Ghosted After an Interview? What to Do Next

Not hearing back after an interview is one of the most frustrating parts of job hunting. It usually says more about internal delays at the company than about you.

Send one polite follow-up

A short note reaffirming your interest, sent about a week after the interview, is appropriate and professional.

Set a personal cutoff

Give it two follow-ups and roughly three weeks, then mentally move on and keep applying elsewhere.

Don't take it personally

• Hiring freezes and budget changes happen after interviews
• Internal candidates sometimes get the role at the last minute
• Priorities shift for reasons that have nothing to do with your interview

Keep the door open

If they do reach out later, a warm, professional reply keeps that relationship alive for future openings.