Email to check on your application status

When to send: Two weeks or more after applying with no reply.

Subject: Status of my [Role] application

Hi [Name],

I applied for the [Role] role on [Date] and wanted to ask whether it is still open. I remain interested.

Thanks,
[Your name]

Tips

• If the posting is gone, assume it is filled and move on.

Dayfive counts the days for each application and has the right note ready. Check your follow-up dates.

Other situations

• Follow-up email after applying for a job
• Thank-you email after an interview
• Follow-up email after a phone screen
• Follow-up email when you have not heard back after an interview

All follow-up templates