Written by Rich Jones
Re-posted from The Muse

“I don’t want to put a potential offer in jeopardy.”

“I don’t want to be a pest.”

“I’d rather just wait and see what happens.”

These are three of the most common responses I get when I advise job seekers to follow up with a potential employer about a job they’ve interviewed for. We’ve probably all had these thoughts, and you may have said these things yourself, but I’ve got news for you: If done right, following up shouldn’t hurt your chances of getting a job. In fact, in some cases, it can really help. READ MORE