A candidate interviewed at a company two weeks ago and was told a decision would be made within one week. No communication has been received. What is the most professional next step?

The promised one-week decision window has passed, so a brief, courteous follow-up is appropriate. Reintroduce yourself, mention the position, and ask whether there is an update on the hiring decision. Repeated calls or an unannounced visit may seem pushy, while assuming the role is filled without checking is premature. The most professional next step is to send a polite message asking about the status.

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