Chasing up job

Beachview_2

I've been told by a careers advisor that it is a good idea to ring up an employer if you haven't heard anything back about a job applied for. So I'm looking for people's opinions on this, as it seems a bit desperate looking to me. But maybe I'm wrong, after all, I'm not a careers advisor so what do I know. Has anyone ever done this before and what happened?

rocketoutlaw

I'm in the same boat! Definitely chase them up because it's likely they've not had time to check your application - xmas is crazy for everyone! If you submitted it very recently, leave it for a few days. On the website I applied through, I can see whether or not they've viewed my application - which they haven't! SO annoying. I emailed them directly 6 days after. Fingers crossed!

scooby088

OP I am/was in the same boat I have emailed to interviewer but got no reply, also went back to the job advert and they have moved the closing date back a month to the 22nd of this month, guess I haven't got the job and move on to the next one.

~Beanie~

I would wait until after the closing date, if it hasn't already passed. Many companies just save the applications in a pile and don't start looking at them until they have them all.

Also, some companies have hundreds of applications, too many to reply to them all and so sometimes put in their advert something along the lines of 'if you haven't heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then please assume your application has been unsuccessful'.

kianmccarthy

I usually wait for them to contact me for an interview for 2 weeks. If no call or email coming from them, I just move on to the next prospect company. However, I have this case where I was offered an interview 2 months after I passed my application. That time I already found a job so I emailed them back thanking for the opportunity and that I was not available for any longer.

I think ringing them back is no problem. If you think you are the right person for the job, don't hesitate.

CoffeeandStitches

I might be going against the grain here but just wanted to add my bit in. I'm an employer and it drives me completely round the bend when people call up chasing applications, interviews and outcomes. A (single) courtesy e mail, or one call at most is fine, but just do it sparingly.

scooby088

CoffeeandStitches wrote: »

I might be going against the grain here but just wanted to add my bit in. I'm an employer and it drives me completely round the bend when people call up chasing applications, interviews and outcomes. A (single) courtesy e mail, or one call at most is fine, but just do it sparingly.

I would say if you interview someone and don't let them know the outcome then that is equally discourteous when you don't let them know. I have spent good money to attend an interview the decent thing to do is email or call me with the outcome.

Jordo

I'm a recruiter and would also say don't call - you'll get the job you're right for. As long as your CV is smart and you fit the job, you'll get called, trust me.

CoffeeandStitches

scooby088 wrote: »

I would say if you interview someone and don't let them know the outcome then that is equally discourteous when you don't let them know. I have spent good money to attend an interview the decent thing to do is email or call me with the outcome.

Sorry, I think we may have crossed wires, I agree with you, I'm talking about the have you received my application? Am I coming in for an interview? Unnecessary calls when you haven't even been invited for an interview, let alone had one, stage.

I have NEVER left anyone uninformed of their outcome. Ever. I completely agree it is incredibly discourteous. But sometimes I will hold interviews over a two week period. I will always inform someone the time frame of the outcome. We'll be able to get back to you within the next 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 2 days etc. What I don't then want, is 2 phone calls a day from the candidate chasing me up until I have made my decision. I have enough people hassling me without a potential employee doing the same. Trust me, it does happen.

Beachview_2

Jordo wrote: »

I'm a recruiter and would also say don't call - you'll get the job you're right for. As long as your CV is smart and you fit the job, you'll get called, trust me.

Exactly what I thought I'd be a bit too embarrassed to ring them up.