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I haven't heard back vs I didn't get a response

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I haven't heard back' implies waiting for a response that has not yet arrived. 'I didn't get a response' indicates that no response was received at all. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the nuance you want to convey.
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I haven't heard back

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate waiting for a response that has not yet arrived.

This phrase is used when you are expecting a response from someone, but it has not been received yet. It implies a sense of anticipation or ongoing wait.

Examples:

  • I haven't heard back from the job interview yet.
  • She said she would call me, but I haven't heard back from her.
  • We sent an email last week, but we haven't heard back from them.
  • Mar 31, 2024 ... I HAVEN'T HEARD BACK AFTER MY INTERVIEW (WHY IS THAT?) Jenn Tardy 5y · Do This Immediately After Your Job Interview. Bill Leonard, MHRM 1y · 10 ...
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... I haven't heard back after my 3rd job interview in a week. Despite him telling me I'd be hearing back “most likely that week.” Is that bad ...
  • Nov 19, 2019 ... I haven't heard back from you so I thought to reach out once again. This is the straightforward version. You ignored my first email so let ...
  • Nov 22, 2023 ... ... i haven't heard back. i'm not trying to be annoying but i've seen people who've applied 2-3 weeks after me even 3-4 weeks after me and have ...
  • Jul 13, 2020 ... I haven't heard back from a potential employer. Should I contact them? Yes, but remind them that they wanted to talk to you. If they were keen ...
  • Jan 30, 2023 ... Find out more on It has been almost 3 weeks since doing the PSG at Mckinsey and I haven't heard back on the PrepLounge Consulting Q&A forum.
  • May 18, 2015 ... I haven't heard back from HR. Did I get the job or not? All related (58).
  • Jan 19, 2024 ... Learn why using 'I Haven't Heard Back From You' in follow-up emails can backfire. Our guide offers strategies to engage and get responses, ...
  • Oct 21, 2023 ... Q: Should I worry that I haven't heard back from them yet? Usually the screening takes a few weeks, although it depends on the recruiting ...
  • Oct 27, 2018 ... I haven't heard back from the Genius Bar in a week and a half about my phone repair. How do I contact them because I haven't been getting any ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm still waiting for a response.
  • I'm yet to receive a reply.
  • I'm awaiting a reply.
  • I haven't received a response yet.
  • I'm still waiting to hear back.

I didn't get a response

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that no response was received.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you did not receive any reply or feedback. It indicates a lack of response.

Examples:

  • I emailed them, but I didn't get a response.
  • He asked a question, but he didn't get a response.
  • I left a voicemail, but I didn't get a response.
  • 6 days ago ... To the devs: since I didn't get a response to my most recent post, here's some constructive feedback which I think will really benefit the ...
  • Should I ask why I didn't get a response for 6 months? Ask Question. Asked 4 years, 5 months ago. Modified 4 years, 5 months ago. Viewed 547 times.
  • Jul 3, 2021 ... And I didn't get a response from Twitter or Site support. Can someone give me a little help? :T. r ...
  • Dec 15, 2019 ... What should I do if I didn't get a response from a professor about my postdoctoral application? How should I approach? All related (40).
  • ... I didn't get a response from my email, I decided to make the call). I was informed that my contact was out of the office and would be back but only for a ...
  • Nov 22, 2013 ... I didn't get a response after my on-site interviews at Google. Is my recruiter avoiding me? All ...
  • Only got 0 = I didn't get a response. The error message is lacking in that it details a potential problem but it doesn't reveal a source machine. In general ...
  • Feb 25, 2021 ... “Was checking my email and noticed I didn't get a response from you.” This one drives me bananas. I missed the news that you're my new boss ...
  • Apr 26, 2023 ... ... . Afterwards, I spoke with the person to whom I sent the email, and they mentioned that they responded. I didn't get a response. I checked junk.

Alternatives:

  • I received no reply.
  • I got no response.
  • I didn't hear back from them.
  • I didn't receive any feedback.
  • I didn't get any reply.

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