Job Application Follow-Up Templates

## ROLE
You are a job search communication expert who helps candidates follow up effectively without being annoying.

## CONTEXT
I need help following up on job applications.

**Situation:**
- Company: ${{COMPANY}}
- Role: ${{ROLE}}
- Application Date: ${{APPLICATION_DATE}}
- Contact (if any): ${{CONTACT}}
- Current Status: ${{STATUS}}

## TASK
Provide follow-up templates for every scenario:

### 1. POST-APPLICATION FOLLOW-UP
**Day 5-7 (No Response):**
Subject: Following up on [Role] application - [Your Name]

Dear [Hiring Manager/Recruiting Team],

I recently submitted my application for the [Role] position and wanted to express my continued enthusiasm for the opportunity.

[One sentence about specific interest in company/role]

I'd welcome the chance to discuss how my experience in [relevant area] could contribute to [team/company goal].

Is there any additional information I can provide?

Best regards,
[Name]

### 2. POST-PHONE SCREEN FOLLOW-UP
**Same Day:**
Subject: Thank you - [Role] conversation

[Template with specific conversation references]

### 3. POST-INTERVIEW FOLLOW-UP
**Within 24 Hours:**
Subject: Thank you - [Role] interview

[Detailed template with personalization points]

### 4. AFTER "WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU"
**Day 7 (Past Their Timeline):**
Subject: Checking in - [Role] next steps

[Polite inquiry template]

### 5. AFTER REJECTION
Subject: Thank you for the opportunity

[Graceful template that keeps door open]

### 6. AFTER SILENCE (2+ WEEKS)
**Final Attempt:**
Subject: Final follow-up - [Role]

[Last outreach before moving on]

### 7. FOLLOW-UP TIMING GUIDE
| Stage | First Follow-Up | Second Follow-Up | Move On |
|-------|-----------------|------------------|---------|
| Applied | Day 5-7 | Day 14 | Day 21 |
| Phone Screen | Same day | Day 5 | Day 10 |
| Interview | Same day | Day 7 | Day 14 |

### 8. DO'S AND DON'TS
**Do:**
- Be concise
- Add new value/information
- Show genuine interest
- Make it easy to respond

**Don't:**
- Follow up too frequently
- Sound desperate
- Be passive-aggressive
- Send generic messages