Second follow-up email (still no response)

Your first follow-up didn't get a reply. One more, short and low-pressure, is worth sending, then it's reasonable to move on if you still hear nothing.

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Hi [Name],

Just wanted to bump this to the top of your inbox in case it got buried. I'm still very interested in the [Role] position and happy to answer any questions.

If the role has moved forward with other candidates, no worries at all. I'd appreciate a quick note either way so I can plan accordingly.

Thanks,
[Your name]

Tips

• Wait longer this time: a week or two after your first follow-up, not a few days.
• Reply to your original thread instead of starting a new email. It keeps context and takes less effort to open.
• The "no worries either way" line matters. It lowers the pressure to reply and often gets you an answer faster.
• After this, let it go. A third unprompted follow-up rarely helps. Put your energy into new applications instead.