How is a great wat to show managers you really want the job when calling back?

Question

I wanted to know what makes managers remember callbacks.. I usually call repeadly, but I'm not sure if saying "Hi. I was calling back to check on the status of my application." Sounds good eough. To the mamagers out there, what triggers you to remember a person? and to others, what can I say that sounds more aggressive about the job?

so before you get the job, or get an interview, it is still a goo d idea to write a think you note? Thanks. i'll give it a try! :)

Answer 1

Dont call back, go in person. It will show that you are taking the time to go see them instead of just picking up the phone.

Answer 2

Don't call back repeatedly. Managers are usually very busy and don't really appreciate the phone interruptions or lots of voice mails to wade through. As a manager myself, one thing that makes a lasting impression is a thank-you note with a brief message stating your appreciation for the chance to interview and one or two lines reiterating why you feel you're the best candidate for the job. Dropping the note off in person (leave it with the receptionist) is better than mailing it, if you can.

Answer 3

As a manager nothing was more annoying than the person who kept calling over and over again.

Managers are usually salary, usually working crazy hours, and it can take some time for them to finally get through the applications (and remember there can be 10, 50, 100+ of them to get through).

There is no problem calling to check on the status. But don't keep calling repeatedly. That doesn't necessarily show that you are serious about job.

I would call once, then drop a card in the mail to the location attention to the manager for follow up.

Answer 4

I have a business and when people call back, I prefer them to say things such as, " Hi, my name is Susan, (or whatever your name is) I met you the other day when I left my resume with you. Have you had a chance to read it yet?"
You may go and ask when the manager will be in next and drop off the resume then. If people are not willing to go out of their way to get the job, then they may not go out of their way when they do get it. I do ask the employees, if they accept resumes, what the person seemed like and if they think they would get along with them. (so always try your best)
Do not leave messages with other employees. Talk directly to manager or owner. Come dressed as though you were going to work that day, no jeans, eye rings, tongue piercings, mini skirts. You can ask about the standards when you get the job.

Answer 5

As a person who hires for my company, I personally do not like it when people call in checking on the status of the job. Usually one of two things are going on:

1. The selection process isn't over yet and you will hear from someone if you are selected.

2. They chose not to hire you.

If you go on an interview and want the job, when you get home send a thank you letter or email. Then leave it at that, if someone wants to hire you they will notify you.

Answer 6

they know that you want the job - now they are looking for the best person to fill in their gap - don't take it personally if they don't choose you.


in the case they go for someone else you are lucky you didn't get the job cause on the long run it wouldt have made you happy! (wrong time wrong place)

but call them - it never hurts!

Answer 7

like Wes and Mindy said, go back in person. also, act like you really want the job and be friendly and smile. this is what i look at. also, when someone calls it's hard to put the face with the name and i end up forgetting who it was anyway.

Answer 8

Depending on the job, multiple call backs is not desirable, unless the manager so requested.

Answer 9

also ask "is the position still available, how soon will you be hiring someone, when are doing interviews" stuff like that.