How long does it usually take for an employer to respond to a job applicatioon?

Answer 1

In the job hunt, huh? Me too. I have been getting calls this week on app's placed about 1 1/2 weeks ago. I think it takes the HR people a while to get through the menusha of applications to find a good one. Good luck to you!

Answer 2

It all depends who u are and where u apply.If your a teen and u applied for a fast food place then if they don't call in 2 weeks then go apply again.If it is somewhere u had a interview then u should be contacted in the next couple of days. If u just fill out a application then fill another one out after 2 weeks to a month if they don't call u.The reason is most places like that have quick turn over.Meaning people come and go alot.Good luck in finding a job.

Answer 3

I've never had a job "applicatioOn",
so I have no idea how long it would take! ;)

But, if we're talking about job applications (!),
and presuming you meant that a cover letter and resume
was sent to a prospective employer,
then it depends on a number of factors:

Is the cover letter and resume legible, intelligently-worded, and match at least 90% of what the company needs? If not, don't hold your breath (i.e., you wasted their time, so they're not going to waste their money on a rejection letter).

How big is the company? Smaller companies respond faster.

Is it an agency/third-party or is it the primary/hiring company? Agencies are basically "body shops", so they will respond as long as the cover letter and resume are legible and match their needs; if not, you may expect a quick, "Thanks . . . Don't call us, we'll call you" letter, if any.

Is the cover letter directed to a PO Box or to a department, rather than to a specific person? PO Boxes rarely bother responding; departments are overwhelmed with mail, which often gets misplaced.

Is the industry or given company you're aiming for is popular, then you'll find yourself in with a lot of folks in the same boat, with scant few life preservers to go around! ;)

After 30 years of job hunting, my personal average is about two weeks for a rejection letter; two to three days for an interview (n.b., I have TONS of "rejection" letters, with very few interview responses!). A 50-person company called me three MONTHS after I responded to their newspaper ad! My future boss claimed that he misplaced the letter on his desk. Long story short, it was one of the worst jobs I ever had!

In conclusion, there is no "usual" time. If you haven't heard from them within two weeks, then forget about it. In the meantime, you should have been looking for other potential jobs (during my job-hunting days, I sent an average of 10 snail-mail and 20 e-mail/internet cover letters/resumes!).

Good luck!

Answer 4

After sorting thru the apps and resumes to weed out the idiots and weirdos, it can be as long as a week for us to start calling in the candidates for personal interviews

Answer 5

SIGH.They take their good natured time. They interview each applicant and hardly ever get back to you if they don't want you. They are so inconsiderate.

Answer 6

Usually until eternity.