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

"I haven't heard back"

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.

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

"I didn't get a response"

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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