Polite Chase

Applied. No response. What now?

A polite, time-aware follow-up email — calibrated to days elapsed since you applied. Sie-form German, formal English, or casual register. Copy-paste into your email client.

When to follow up

≤7dGentle bump only if the listing said “will respond within 5 days.” Otherwise wait — many DACH HR teams take 1-2 weeks.
8-21dThe sweet spot. Professional check-in, restate fit briefly, offer to share more if helpful.
22+dOne last polite email asking for a timeline update. After that, move on — the role is most likely closed or filled.