Following up after application close date

toxi

Hi all

I recently applied for a position which I'm really keen on (I'm not actively looking for work, but this position seemed perfect for me). I am confident that I meet all the criteria they are asking for, and due to a couple of specifics regarding the role, I think there would be a fairly small pool of applicants.

Applications closed a week ago today and I've not heard anything as yet. I'm just after opinions as to whether it's a bad idea to call the organisation to see if they've selected interview candidates or not? Is it too early? Is it never a good idea?

If I didn't get an interview, I'd be really keen to find out if they had any feedback on where they thought my weaknesses were etc, as this is the type of role I'd be aiming to move to at some point in the future.

Thanks!
T

leasky30

im on the work programme and ive been hassled by my advisor to chase up applications, and when i send a spec letter and a CV, but for what any companies in the UK will either reply to you or they wont its up to them

LadyMissA

leasky30 wrote: »

im on the work programme and ive been hassled by my advisor to chase up applications, and when i send a spec letter and a CV, but for what any companies in the UK will either reply to you or they wont its up to them

You should really be chasing up direct applications without the WP telling you. I send one email asking if they have had a chance to look at my cv and if I have made the shortlist and if not could they give me any feedback on my CV. I got 2 replies last week but these are rare.

leasky30

LadyMissA wrote: »

You should really be chasing up direct applications without the WP telling you. I send one email asking if they have had a chance to look at my cv and if I have made the shortlist and if not could they give me any feedback on my CV. I got 2 replies last week but these are rare.

yes they are rare ive had a few reply's back, saying there not employing the few i called said the same

LadyMissA

leasky30 wrote: »

yes they are rare ive had a few reply's back, saying there not employing the few i called said the same

I was talking about actual job applications though not speculative applications

Wellery82

Personally having worked in recruitment and HR for a number of years i feel generally there isn't much to be gained from chasing up an application - the general rule is the company will contact you if interested. That said there are always exceptions, and i don't see what harm it can do. If you are polite and friendly, and only chase once then i don't see any employer that would take that as a negative against you, even if it was a mild irritation to them. Also if you are unsuccessful it may give you the chance to understand some feedback and see what you could change for next time

LadyMissA

Jimavfc82 wrote: »

Personally having worked in recruitment and HR for a number of years i feel generally there isn't much to be gained from chasing up an application - the general rule is the company will contact you if interested. That said there are always exceptions, and i don't see what harm it can do. If you are polite and friendly, and only chase once then i don't see any employer that would take that as a negative against you, even if it was a mild irritation to them. Also if you are unsuccessful it may give you the chance to understand some feedback and see what you could change for next time

my last feedback was this ' This particular position involves a lot of copying, faxing and scanning.

We will however keep your details on file for a period of 6 months and contact you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.

This was a really feedback I thought

toxi

Jimavfc82 wrote: »

Personally having worked in recruitment and HR for a number of years i feel generally there isn't much to be gained from chasing up an application - the general rule is the company will contact you if interested. That said there are always exceptions, and i don't see what harm it can do. If you are polite and friendly, and only chase once then i don't see any employer that would take that as a negative against you, even if it was a mild irritation to them. Also if you are unsuccessful it may give you the chance to understand some feedback and see what you could change for next time

Thanks for this - being a nuisance was what I was worried about. Discussed it with some friends and ended up calling late this afternoon. They're still shortlisting, so I'm still in with a shot!! :T

T

LadyMissA

toxi wrote: »

Thanks for this - being a nuisance was what I was worried about. Discussed it with some friends and ended up calling late this afternoon. They're still shortlisting, so I'm still in with a shot!! :T

T

thats good at least you are not on the 'no thanks' list if they are still looking at CV etc. Good luck