Following up with firms that have been silent post-screeners Forum

[Anonymous User]

I had 20+ screeners at OCI several weeks ago. Some firms have sent rejections, some have extended CBs, and some have said absolutely nothing.

What should I do for the firms (7 as of today) from whom I've heard absolutely nothing? I was extended an offer last week, so I am under a little time pressure, but not a lot. Is it worth it to tell the firms I would consider over the firm that gave me an offer, even if the offer doesn't expire for another 3 weeks?

I am obviously happy to have an offer but some of the 7 "silent" firms are places I'd strongly consider over my "offer" firm. What is the best strategy here?

[Peck.173]

Depends on the market probably. If this is mostly NY/DC, after 2 weeks you're almost definitely dinged. Some places just don't give the courtesy of a form email - which sucks. If not, some markets move slower so maybe following up is worthwhile in your instance. I mean, the clock is ticking on the offer, so you need to know.

[reasonable_man]

It's not them. It's you.

[Anonymous User]

OP here. I followed up with 5 out of the 7 firms that had been silent since OCI. It turns out 2 firms had actually rejected me a couple weeks back but there was a screwup and the email never got to me. So now I can cross them off my list. Yay!

[Anonymous User]

OP here. I followed up with 5 out of the 7 firms that had been silent since OCI. It turns out 2 firms had actually rejected me a couple weeks back but there was a screwup and the email never got to me. So now I can cross them off my list. Yay!

:/

what about the other 3?

[Sprout]

OP here. I followed up with 5 out of the 7 firms that had been silent since OCI. It turns out 2 firms had actually rejected me a couple weeks back but there was a screwup and the email never got to me. So now I can cross them off my list. Yay!

sorry to hear that :/ curious though, what did you say in the follow up emails? PM me if you wish. Gl with the other firms

[Anonymous User]

OP here. I followed up with 5 out of the 7 firms that had been silent since OCI. It turns out 2 firms had actually rejected me a couple weeks back but there was a screwup and the email never got to me. So now I can cross them off my list. Yay!

:/

what about the other 3?

Still radio silence.

[Anonymous User]

OP here. I followed up with 5 out of the 7 firms that had been silent since OCI. It turns out 2 firms had actually rejected me a couple weeks back but there was a screwup and the email never got to me. So now I can cross them off my list. Yay!

sorry to hear that :/ curious though, what did you say in the follow up emails? PM me if you wish. Gl with the other firms

I said something like "I enjoyed meeting [X interviewer] at OCI on [date]. I wanted to let you know I'm still interested in [Y firm]. Attached is a resume [slightly updated, but nothing material] for your records. Please let me know if you need any other information."

[Anonymous User]

Depends on the market probably. If this is mostly NY/DC, after 2 weeks you're almost definitely dinged. Some places just don't give the courtesy of a form email - which sucks. If not, some markets move slower so maybe following up is worthwhile in your instance. I mean, the clock is ticking on the offer, so you need to know.

Also interested in this, but for TX markets. I've heard of dings and CB's from a particular firm, but so far I haven't heard anything. Does the advice in this thread change?

[Anonymous User]

I'm curious to know who you emailed? The screener or the firm directly for your follow up?

[Anonymous User]

I'm curious to know who you emailed? The screener or the firm for your follow up?

Definitely not the attorney (screener). I emailed the recruiter directly if I had previous contact. If not, there is usually a contact listed in NALP for every office.

[Anonymous User]

Why Is it not a good idea to email the screener? I am in the same boat as you pretty much. Haven't heard either.

[Anonymous User]

Had a screener with a firm on August 3. Still haven't heard anything. Emailed office recruiter, she never replies. Awesome

[Anonymous User]

I emailed the 4 remaining firms that were silent from oci. Within 20 minutes, 3 ding emails. 1 still silent. This was friday.

[Anonymous User]

Had a screener five weeks ago with a firm in Atlanta. Followed up with recruiting three weeks ago and was told they were making decisions that week. I haven't received a ding in the mail or email. Am I likely dinged or are they just really slow? I'm a 3L if it matters. I've never had a firm take this long. Max time I've had a ding take is 2-3 weeks.

[Anonymous User]

Transferred from a T4 to a lower ranked T1. Only had two screeners. Been a week haven't heard from them. Probably won't either because my T4 smells like poop on the resume.

[Peck.173]

Depends on the market probably. If this is mostly NY/DC, after 2 weeks you're almost definitely dinged. Some places just don't give the courtesy of a form email - which sucks. If not, some markets move slower so maybe following up is worthwhile in your instance. I mean, the clock is ticking on the offer, so you need to know.

Also interested in this, but for TX markets. I've heard of dings and CB's from a particular firm, but so far I haven't heard anything. Does the advice in this thread change?

If we're talking silence after CBs, I know some firms keep a sort of waitlist while they see how many offers to extend....

[Anonymous User]

Sent a request for update email today to 3 firms I screened with at OCI in early august. Didn't get a reply. Hopefully a good sign :S

[goodman1]

You better hope it's a good sign

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