Following up after you apply: what to send and when
When a follow-up helps, who to write to, and short templates that get read.
When to follow up
About a week to ten days after applying, if you have not heard back, and only once per role unless they reply.
Who to write to
The recruiter or hiring manager for the role if you can identify them, or an alumnus on the team who can point you to the right person.
What to write
Three lines: the role and the date you applied, one specific reason you fit, a polite question about next steps. No attachments unless asked.