why don't employers reply to a job application? Ive sent 12!!?

Answer 1

Just keep at it. I've been through the same thing and basically there's always more applicants than they need to fill the positions. Make sure your cv/application is the best it can be and you have a good cover letter and eventually you'll start hearing back. Also, give it time - quite often they're just slow at replying.

Answer 2

Patience!

Maybe you're not the kind of person they're looking for. Maybe they've not had the time to respond. Maybe they didn't like the way your application looked. The thing is, we don't know. But they should really get back to you with a note saying what they've decided.

I hope it's not 12 all to the same people. That would be bad - being flooded by applications from the same person is not a good way to get people to like you.

If you've sent applications to 12 prospective employers then maybe it's worth giving them some time, maybe a week. Then give them a call on the phone, introduce yourself and remind them that you sent an application a week ago and ask if they've made any considerations.

Be nice, be polite. The worst that could happen is that they tell you that they're not interested. If so, move on. Look at the application that you sent them. Look through your CV - does it give out the right impressions for the job that you're applying for? Did you present yourself well in it? Review that, show a friend or an older member of your family and see what they think.

Then find some more prospective employers and send some more. Fingers crossed they'll get back to you soon. If not, do same as above.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi Kerry,
Today's employers are swarmed with so many thigs to handle. There can be 101 things happening at the time you sent in your application. Perhaps you can wait for a week then give them a courtesy call before you move on.

Some employers could be small or home businesses so there is basically only less than 5 employees working in the operations.

Sometimes, things do take twice as long.

So while you are waiting, why not take the time to get out and meet people and have some fun in the sun first. Landing a job can sometimes be about meeting the right people at the right time.

One of my friends recently sent in 50 applications everyday and eventually landed a job that he liked.

Answer 4

Job applicatication is a very delicate matter. There are certains tips and tricks to get ur job application noticed-
1. Verify whether u qualify for the post (with/without expericence) before applying.
2. Resume/CV should be given atmost care in terms of ur aim/objective, personal strength/weakness, past experiences and expected salary if asked. In addition presentation of resume interms of font size and spacing should be attractive. In some cases when employer use machine readable resume Arial or Times New Roman as font should be preferred.
3. Often many dont care of cover letter which generally contain a para about why you are interested in the job.
Hope these informations will help you. Best of Luck!

Answer 5

I recently sent 47 job applications, I got 12 letters saying "no, not even an interview", I got 2 interviews and I never heard from the rest !!

Give it time though as some employers allow a certain amount of time before looking through the applications, may be worth calling to see if there is a closing date. Would save some of the rejected feeling.

Just keep at it, something will turn up. It did for me, took 7 months but you just have to think "It's their loss."

All the best and keep smiling :)

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Answer 6

For every job I get around 60 responses, I cant reply to them all and will see maybe 3 people, the best advice I give to anyone looking for a job is to be very professional with a very neat CV and a typed letter. Before you send it ask someone to read it through and if you can, deliver it to the place of work. Whilst you are there, ask if you hand it to the right person.

Be smart, look good, be polite. have an idea as to what the company does and how they work before you get there. Think about the reasons you want to work for them

Answer 7

I know the feeling... when I was out of work I sent off loads of applications online to jobs... I think sometimes online jobs arent real and agencies are just pooling candidates, or they just have soooo many applications they cant deal with the response. It is really funny because I have worked in recruitment (response management) for over 10 years and my policy has always been to reply wether it is good or bad news for the applicant... so perhaps the people you are dealing with need the response management services - send them my way!!!

Answer 8

Employers reply to applications only if there is a vacancy and if they see that the applicant has the the right qualifications. Replying to all the applications is costly to the company and share waste of time that is needed for making more profits. Otherwise search for vacant positons and I wish you all the best.

Answer 9

Because as an employer we receive hundreds it seems so we break them down to seperate files.

Bad spelling -Bin
Boring CV -Bin
Name we dont like -Bin
Over qualified-Bin
Under qualified-Bin

the list goes on

Try putting a self adressed envlelope in with a reply slip with a humourus angle on it. Something like

we read yuor application and no you havent got the job. Tick here
We like you and may reply. Tick here
Christ what were you thinking there was no way you were going to get the job. Tick here
We really like your application and attitude. Can you come for an interview on........... Tick here.

It makes your application stand out. It worked for me and I finally have a job I enjoy and an well rewarded for!

Let us know how you get on.

Answer 10

Phone them, there is nothing wrong with following up. Just don't stalk.

Find out why you didn't get an interview, impress them with your professional manner and good humour, and they might start to think about other vacancies for which you might be suitable.

By the way, 12 applications is nothing. Job hunting, if you are doing it properly, should take as much time as a full time job.