Most companies request approximately two weeks time to advertise the job, collect applications and review them before narrowing the pool of applicants who will be called in for personal interviews. Wait the standard length of time before making your call, unless the position is advertised as something that must be filled immediately.
If this is the case, you can reasonably call to check on the status of your application within a week of applying. If you put your application to the attention of a particular person in the organization, this is the individual to follow up with.
If you submitted an application to the company's website or left it with a front desk receptionist, call the main number and ask who is responsible for making hiring decisions. The company might have a hiring manager or a human resources department. If it's a small business, the department manager or even business owner may be the decision maker.
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Hansen advises not to let anyone refer you to the human resources department unless that's where you want to work. At many companies, it's not human resources but the hiring manager or the department supervisor who makes the final hiring decisions, and Hansen says that person should always be your first contact.
As soon as you have the contact on the phone, tell him who you are and why you're calling. Open with a short sentence such as "My name is Kim Smith.
I'm a graphic designer and I'm inquiring about job opportunities at your agency. He may be more agreeable about continuing the conversation if he knows you only intend to take up a few minutes of his time. You can also ask "Did I catch you at a good time?
If a mutual acquaintance suggested you call the person, mention that immediately after you introduce yourself. I look forward to hearing from you in due course. In the meantime, can we connect on LinkedIn? Read more about our other services:. Facebook Twitter. We advise our clients to always call the recruiter before submitting a resume in response to a job application. Could you please tell me: Choose relevant questions from this selection: Q: What are the biggest challenges faced by the person in this role?
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