Follow up with VP for job status, leverage connection effectively.

You have a strong lead because a VP proactively flagged your resume. Following up after two weeks is appropriate and shows sustained interest. It's a low-risk action that can remind the VP and potentially prompt the hiring team to schedule your recruiter screening, converting a promising lead into a concrete opportunity. Craft a polite, brief message referencing their previous help and asking for an update on the recruiter screening timeline.