When should I make a follow up phone call after e-mailing a resume?

Question

I prefer to e-mail my resume to potential employers. I am always sure to include an appropriate cover letter. When I have the phone number of the contact as well, I like to make a follow up call. Should I call immediately after sending and introduce myself, then let the employer know that I sent my resume? If not, how long should I wait? I do not want to annoy anyone, but I live in a very tough job market (Michigan) and I need to stand out.

Answer 1

If you want to stand out quit emailing your resume.

THOUSANDS of people respond via email. It is very easy for a recruiter to become overwhelmed by the number of entries in their email box. Your resume may never be read.

If you really want to "stand out" mail your resume to the hiring managers attention. So few people bother to snail mail resumes anymore, that will make your resume stand out.

Then 5-7 days after you mail the resume, call and make sure they received it and tell them you are faxing (or mailing) your references, as you "forgot" to include them.

This pretty much guarantees your resume is touched twice. While those resumes that were emailed, are still sitting, unopened in the email box.

Answer 2

I don't think there is a standard on how to send cover letters and resumes. I have always sent the two as separate attachments with a short note in the body of the email that states what job I am interested in and a reference to the attached documents. Good luck

Answer 3

2 days ex. if u email monday call wed.