If you don’t here from employer after one week that you sent e-mail and resume should you follow up?

Question

When you are applying for a job, if you send the employer an e-mail with your resume attached, how long after that you should expect their reply? Should you follow up after a week if you don’t here from them? Or does it mean they are not interested?

Answer 1

It can't hurt to send a follow up email, but don't start calling everyday or anything like that. That is annoying and will turn them off to you.

Answer 2

Actually, you should have called and asked permission to send an email with your resume. That would have alerted them to look for it.

What is done, is done, just remember the above for the future. It does not hurt to call them, even after 4 or 5 days to see if they have made a decision.

I just worked with a client helping him interview for an office manager position. We told every applicant that they would hear from us either way. So I prepared a letter to be sent out next week to all who had come in for an interview and even those who were not chosen for an interview. That is called being polite. Too many rude potenial employers out there for sure.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I hate to break it to you, but most companies when looking to fill a position will have a dedicated person that has resumes in two piles. The deny and contact stacks are the best example. If a company has interest in your credentials, they will contact you in less then 3 days via email and your home phone. If a position is open and they need it filled, the position won't last for a week's time in open status in most scenarios.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Definitely. As others have said, don't be a pest. One or two calls. I work in HR and recommend to my friends to send multiple resumes, through different means. For example, one via mail, one faxed, one email, through their website, etc.

Good Luck

Answer 6

If you really, really want this job so bad that you can taste it, yes! Always follow up, even the day after. If your near the company you should go in and really show interest, ask to speak with the boss, go the extra mile. Good luck!

Answer 7

I agree, always follow up if you have not heard anything in a week. It shows initiative.