Short version: If you get no response at all, they aren't interested. Give it some time: Generally, it's good to wait for about 1–2 weeks after submitting your application before following up.Job applications and interviews. The following information provides a walkthrough for a candidate applying for a job within the. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. If you don't receive a reply, you could also consider calling their office or contacting someone else in the HR department. Customer: My employer sent me an offer letter. I accepted and filled out all the hiring docs. Had a change of heart about a new job? This article will teach you how to decline a job offer you already accepted.