Thank-you email template 2: “Dear Mr. Smith ... I’m very interested in becoming a part of (company name) and would like to follow up with you on the status of my application.

One, not sending a follow-up often signals the person isn't actually interested in the role. (Over the years, we've made offers to people who didn't send a thank-you email, only to have the person ...

But this doesn't mean you should passively check your voicemail or email in case the company eventually requests an interview. Find a way to follow up. Doing so does not make you look unprofessional.