There’s no denying that we live in a world full of instant gratification. Texting your loved one about dinner plans? You’ll probably get a response within minutes. Contacting a friend to make plans to meet up for dinner next week? You’ll hear back within a day or so. Emailing your boss about an upcoming deadline? You’ll probably hear back in a couple of hours. As for emailing an employer to follow up on a recent job interview? Anticipate hearing back in several days, if not longer. This may be why your job search feels like it is not moving along fast enough or on your timetable. Read more