If a friend referred you for a job, here’s how you can approach the situation:
Thank your friend and gently follow up with the person you’re referred to. Write to them that you are interested in joining the organization for a variety of reasons.
Tell them you are prepared to participate in interviews and can join on short notice.
Write a message to your friend if you don’t hear back. Promise to contact him or her if you don't hear from the person after a specific number of days.
You'll be able to tell whether it's okay to follow up based on your friend's response.
Learn more: How to Write Follow-Up Emails – 5 Different Types of Follow-Ups to Send