When to send follow up email

[scorpicorne]

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M4 here, in this current ERAS cycle. Received invite from Institute of Living in Hartford on 9/22. They don't use ERAS scheduling and had asked me to send an email to the coordinator. I did that 9/22, but have yet to hear a reply. When is it appropriate to follow up with the coordinator regarding interview day?

 

[Psychotic]

Usually they also offer for you to call the person - I would do that, because others are doing it and are getting preferred interview dates while you wait on an email...I know people are loathe to use a phone today, but sometimes it is the smart thing to do.

 

[scorpicorne]

Usually they also offer for you to call the person - I would do that, because others are doing it and are getting preferred interview dates while you wait on an email...I know people are loathe to use a phone today, but sometimes it is the smart thing to do.

Thanks for your input. Even if in the invite email they list email as the preferred way of communication?

 

[Ironspy]

Thanks for your input. Even if in the invite email they list email as the preferred way of communication?

Yes. Just be pleasant/polite over the phone.

 

[scorpicorne]

Yes. Just be pleasant/polite over the phone.

Thank you!

 

[really_realistic]

the coordinator might also be trying to get you a specific interviewer depending on your interests, so maybe they are waiting for that person to get back to them. either way, calling is a good idea after 48 hours!

 

[scorpicorne]

Thank you all for the responses. I called and got my first confirmed interview 🙂