10/30/2025

BOO! Halloween is only a few days away, but you know what’s scarier? Ending the year without a new Impact Job. Scroll down for the career advice + job listings you need to turn this year from trick to treat.

Here's what we got on tap for you today

• Meme of the Week

• Article of the Week: How to Follow Up Without Being Annoying

• New Job Opportunities

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Meme of the Week

Article of the Week

How to Follow Up Without Being Annoying

Happy almost Halloween, Impact Jobbers! In honor of Spooky Season, we’ve spent all of October talking about the unfortunate concept of getting ghosted by a potential employer.

Gonna be honest, so far we’ve done a ton of finger-pointing at the ghoster, and now it’s time to look inward and examine the ghostee. We aren’t saying it’s your fault, that you get ghosted, but there could be things you can do to leave a better impression.

This week, we’re diving into the art of following up after you apply for a job and interview. Even better: we’ll tell you how to do it without being annoying.

First, let’s talk about when you should follow up:

1. First follow-up: 5-7 days after you submit your application; a short message confirming receipt and restating your interest will do.

2. Second follow-up: 24-48 hours after your first interview; thank them for their time and highlight something you learned/enjoyed from the conversation.

3. Third follow-up: if you hear crickets 7-10 days post interview, it’s totally fair to check in.

4. Fourth follow-up: if another week goes by and you still haven’t heard anything, shoot your shot one last time.

If that feels like too much following up, you aren’t following up enough. People, especially hiring managers, are busy and juggle tons of tasks. It’s okay to check in to make sure you stay top of mind. The trick is to do it the right way.

Here’s how you avoid being annoying:

1. Keep your message short, simple, and warm. You’re reminding them you exist, not demanding a status update.

2. If you’ve interviewed, reference something specific to show your engagement.

3. Ask a clear question that only needs a simple response. For ex, “Do you have an updated timeline for next steps?”

Follow-ups don’t have to be complicated, but most people don’t do them. By simply sending a short check-in message, you can set yourself apart from everyone else who was lazy or worried about being annoying.

Ready to start applying for new jobs so you can flex your follow-up skills? Scroll down.

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