Would get back to me but never did? [duplicate]

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Edit: I have managed to get their phone number and haven't given them a call. However, on their answer machine, the manager has an email address/phone number to their PA. Would it be a good opportunity to get in touch with his/her PA and ask stating 'I completely understand that person X is busy'.

I recently was in contact with a technology company about a work experience placement. This required a background check for full time employees, however since I was only going to be there 'part time', the manager stated that she would get back to me shortly in regards to this background check as it will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The manager stated that she would get back to me 'shortly', it has been a month and I completely understand that she is busy, however I was wondering what the best way to word this would be. I was thinking along the lines of the following:

Dear Ms. Johnson, 

I am writing this in regards to the email you sent me on the XX. Is there anything I can do in order to assist you in expediting the process?

However, this sounds really pushy, and I wouldn't be too happy to receive an email like that if I was the hiring manager, would anyone be able to give me any ideas?

Thanks!

manpreet 2 years ago

Don't make them lookup the email sent on xxx
Reply to that email
And put a delivery receipt on it so you know they got it

Sorry to bother you but do you have a status on the background check?