My application status went from 1. application submitted to 2. hiring manager. review to 3. in progress?

[Anonymous]

Does it mean sth? The last movement just happened today but I receive no email from the company.

[provokeesmokee]

Reach out. Probably, you're one of many "in progress" and you'll get a message soon.

But it always pays to look eager and on top of things.

Call HR and ask about the status. Likely they're gonna start scheduling interviews, so ask when yours is - with quiet and polite confidence, assume optimistically that you'll get one.

As former HR, applicants who go above and beyond in communicating with us and who display attention to the process are more appealing than those who never reach out. Plus it shows initiative if you do reach out.

[Asker]

thanks a lot for the reply. Can I learn please how many candidates HR sets for the initial interview if it is not a very senior position?