Ever submit a job application into the ether of the internet and subsequently hear nothing about it in the days, weeks, or even months to follow? If so, you’re in good company—both with having that experience and being annoyed by it: According to the Human Capital Institute, 75 percent of job applicants never hear back after applying for a job, and 60 percent are met with silence after an interview. Furthermore, according to a 2018 survey by Glassdoor and the Harris Poll, 47 percent of job seekers said potential employers not responding to them was one of their biggest job-hunt annoyances.

Not getting a response is undoubtedly frustrating, which makes following up an important step. But, what’s the best advice for how to follow up on a job application without coming across as desperate or unprofessional? Or even bugging a hiring manager to the point that lands you outside their good graces?

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