I sent a resume a week ago for a job I really want. I haven’t heard from them, should I follow up? Speaking of following up, what’s the best way to do that after an interview when you haven’t heard back yet?

-A.W.

If you haven’t heard from someone you’ve interviewed with after a week, go ahead and send an email. Don’t forget to tell them who you are! Don’t assume that they will remember.

Hi Firstname

We met about the assistant position last Tuesday, and I’m following up to see where you are in the hiring process. I’m still very interested in this job, and think I’d make a great fit, particularly because of [my interest in blockbuster action movies/ our shared love of small relationship films/ my eagerness to enter the agency world] and I hope to hear from you soon.

Best,

First and Last name

 What’s the protocol on thank you notes? Is Email ok? And when should I send one?

-E. M.

YES you have to send a thank you note.  Personally, I think email is fine, although some people strongly disagree and think only a handwritten note will do.  But since email is fast (and oftentimes jobs are filled within a day or two), and is the primary method of communication these days, I think email is just fine.