I found a listing for a job that's extremely close by and offers better pay than I'm making now plus no weekends. I've faxed and emailed my resume and also applied online thru the newspaper's website. i've also left 2 messages on their job line. I am more than qualified for the job but I haven't recieved any calls from this employer. the last time i sent my resume is last saturday. how long should i wait to hear something from them?
2006-09-26 07:20:54 · 11 answers · asked by sneakytrickster 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Give it about two weeks. Sometimes companies, especially those who post online and have an open job line, have to sift through hundreds of resumes to find some qualified candidates. They may be waiting till the deadline to apply for the job passes before they start making calls. Good luck!
2006-09-26 07:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by brainy_blonde 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For each job a person applies for these days probably 1500 to 3000 people are applying for the same job. The company could be weeding out those who don't qualify (because of not enough education, specialized education, or programs they wanted the person to know, or not long enough employment, etc.). The point is, if you want to make a change then apply at many many places. If you like where you are then stay and get a second job (evenings or weekends) or start your own online business for extra income. Sometimes although there is a job listed, it's merely a posting because someone from within the company will be moving up but by law the have to list the job as open and let others apply for it. Some companies keep a resume on file for 30 days, some 60 or 90 days. Keep your recorder on in case they call you and so you don't miss the call. If you find a strange number on there then call it to find out who called you. Check your resume to see that you have listed everything important and everything they wanted in an employee. Of course if you know someone who works at that place you might want to ask them if they know anything about that position or if they can or if they know someone who can pull you in, that you already sent in your resume. When you call and leave a message with that prospective employer, be sure to ask for an interview and leave your phone number and tell them what hour to interview would be convenient for you.
Did you give it any thought that when they plan to interview you that your current employer would be notified...did you want them to be notified?
2006-09-26 07:31:30 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are still running the ad, then chances are good they haven't made a decision yet and are still accepting applicants.
I don't know what kind of a company this is, but I think what you have already done is sufficient - more than sufficient....probably even a little annoying. There is a difference between enthusiasm and desperation.
If you are more than qualified for the job, as you say, then your resume should tell them that. Let it go for a couple weeks and if you've heard nothing, then maybe another call to ask if the position has been filled would be appropriate.
2006-09-26 07:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by horomnizon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've already done quite a bit. The only thing you can do now is to wait a while. I have applied for jobs, and did a follow-up with no response, and gave up, then, nearly a month and a half later, I was called in for an interview. Some companies have a deadline to meet, and they wait until this is passed (or their advertisement expires, for example on Monster or the number of runs in the Sunday paper they bought). Some places just plain don't respond, which is extremely rude, but they do it. Good luck.
2006-09-26 07:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that they are accumulating resumes before they decide whom to contact.
It's also possible they already hired someone and are not replying to the other people who sent resumes. This is quite common today, although I think it is rude. As an HR person I ALWAYS reply to people who send resumes even if it is to say the job is taken.
2006-09-26 07:22:57 · answer #5 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wait at least two weeks then call them back again and also you might have to consider the fact that you are over qualified.
2006-09-26 07:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by . 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait, call again. Even if you just want to know someone is looking at your resume
2006-09-26 07:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by ggraves1724 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no cut and dry answer for that one. They will contact you if they are interested. I think you've showed them already that you're more than just casually interested in their position. It could take weeks for them to sift through all of the applicants and start scheduling interviews.
2006-09-26 07:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give them about five minutes, then go and beat their door down, if they are that close. Get yourself in front of the hiring manager, rather than leaving messages.
Remember, though, that there are no weekends, so tyhe CV you sent on Saturady won't get seen till Monday at the earliest.
2006-09-26 07:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Speak to their HR department and ask them hw long it takes to hear back.
2006-09-26 07:22:20 · answer #10 · answered by frozendreamer1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋