Chasing up application?
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I need advice please. I have applied for a job that sent an auto response of "we wil get back to successful candidates within 6 weeks"
That was on the 11th Jan, so really about 3 weeks ago. I'd like to call and see how it's going on, etc but I'm not sure how that will come across.
Would it look like I'm keen or that I can't follow a simple, clear instruction?
That was on the 11th Jan, so really about 3 weeks ago. I'd like to call and see how it's going on, etc but I'm not sure how that will come across.
Would it look like I'm keen or that I can't follow a simple, clear instruction?
Doofus said:
I always used to follow up. I went for a job once and they liked the fact that I chased them up. Apparently my CV got me put into the 'probably not' pile, but my email prompted them to re-read it, and I got bumped up, got interviewed and got offered.
I think a lot will depend on who did the interview, how you got on with them, whether you can get to speak to them in person, whether or not the job is in their gift. It might be a good idea to do it, and there probably isn't any harm even if it's not the right thing to do.I went for an interview with a guy who ran his own successful web agency, a real entrepreneurial type who liked the fact I'd sent in a speculative email to him and followed up by phone asking if he had any work.
He seemed pretty genuine, had a position that I could potentially have filled, and we seemed to hit it off. I got introduced to his senior team who were there in the office, and we left on him saying he'd speak to so his people and get back to me.
I sent him a follow up email later thanking for his time, saying he could get in touch with any further questions, and I was looking forward to hearing back about the position
After a week I'd heard nothing nothing, so I emailed for an update. I then called the office a few days later and left messages, even called this guy's mobile and left a voicemail a few days after that.
So maybe following up might have been too much, but it was in keeping with the approach that got my foot in the door in he first place. I didn't mind too much in the end if he didn't want to employ me. But after th eefforts I'd put in, and what I thought was a successful meeting, I wanted some feedback.
I never did hear back from this guy or the company, which was weird because when we met he did go on about building up good relations with everyone he was in contact with because they could all be potential clients.
And ironically, I got a job few weeks later, which could have used this company's services, which I was happy to give to someone else.
He seemed pretty genuine, had a position that I could potentially have filled, and we seemed to hit it off. I got introduced to his senior team who were there in the office, and we left on him saying he'd speak to so his people and get back to me.
I sent him a follow up email later thanking for his time, saying he could get in touch with any further questions, and I was looking forward to hearing back about the position
After a week I'd heard nothing nothing, so I emailed for an update. I then called the office a few days later and left messages, even called this guy's mobile and left a voicemail a few days after that.
So maybe following up might have been too much, but it was in keeping with the approach that got my foot in the door in he first place. I didn't mind too much in the end if he didn't want to employ me. But after th eefforts I'd put in, and what I thought was a successful meeting, I wanted some feedback.
I never did hear back from this guy or the company, which was weird because when we met he did go on about building up good relations with everyone he was in contact with because they could all be potential clients.
And ironically, I got a job few weeks later, which could have used this company's services, which I was happy to give to someone else.
singlecoil said:
I think a lot will depend on who did the interview, how you got on with them, whether you can get to speak to them in person, whether or not the job is in their gift. It might be a good idea to do it, and there probably isn't any harm even if it's not the right thing to do.
Fair point, but I got the impression the OP hasn't been interviewed yet. My reponse was based upon that assumption.crofty1984 said:
I need advice please. I have applied for a job that sent an auto response of "we wil get back to successful candidates within 6 weeks"
That was on the 11th Jan, so really about 3 weeks ago. I'd like to call and see how it's going on, etc but I'm not sure how that will come across.
Would it look like I'm keen or that I can't follow a simple, clear instruction?
Was that to an agent? Ignore that autoresponse and call them the afternoon or morning after you send your CV. "Just to confirm receipt and to ask about x, y and z.." That was on the 11th Jan, so really about 3 weeks ago. I'd like to call and see how it's going on, etc but I'm not sure how that will come across.
Would it look like I'm keen or that I can't follow a simple, clear instruction?
If you do not do this, your CV will forever reside in the forgotten folder of someone's Outlook.
Doofus said:
singlecoil said:
I think a lot will depend on who did the interview, how you got on with them, whether you can get to speak to them in person, whether or not the job is in their gift. It might be a good idea to do it, and there probably isn't any harm even if it's not the right thing to do.
Fair point, but I got the impression the OP hasn't been interviewed yet. My reponse was based upon that assumption.
crofty1984 said:
Sorry, that's right. I applied direct to the company and haven't heard anything back yet apart form the auto-email. No interview as yet.
If you want the job either pick up the phone, introduce yourself and ask them or eMail directly.I'd opt for the first.
There's nothing to stop other applicants doing this.
Keen vs desperate = fine line. Just use your common sense not to cross it
Little trick I used to use (twice, with very good effect!!) was to ring and say that I was planning on taking a short break and that I was very keen on the position so just wanted to check if I was likely to hear anything over the next couple of days - didn't want to miss the opportunity.
StevieBee said:
Little trick I used to use (twice, with very good effect!!) was to ring and say that I was planning on taking a short break and that I was very keen on the position so just wanted to check if I was likely to hear anything over the next couple of days - didn't want to miss the opportunity.
Good trick
FWIW I did email them yesterday, mentioneing that I was aware of the 6 week thing (just so they'd know I'd actually read it!) Got an email back from them today. Very prompt.
They've given the job to someone else.
Massive pisser as it looked like my dream job (Project Engineer for Cosworth)
FWIW I did email them yesterday, mentioneing that I was aware of the 6 week thing (just so they'd know I'd actually read it!) Got an email back from them today. Very prompt.
They've given the job to someone else.
Massive pisser as it looked like my dream job (Project Engineer for Cosworth)
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