when to follow up status of application after job interview

when is the most appropriate time for me to follow up the status of my application after a job interview?

• there is no real rule on the most appropriate time. common sense tells you you should give it a few days before you call.
• it's best you make a phone call to ask. when you do, be prepared to handle any kind of response from the person you are asking about the status. know how to respond if it's bad news or good news.
• next time, make it a practice to ask the interviewer when is the most appropriate time to follow-up.