What do I say in my follow-up calls

Discussion in 'Employment & Jobs' started by Professor-Falken, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. Professor-Falken

    Professor-Falken Kilobyte Poster

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    How should I follow-up with the companies I have sent my resume to?What should I say? I am not sure. Any suggestions?

    Thanks,

    Professor Falken
     
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  2. Fergal1982

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    "Gie's a Job!" :biggrin

    You should probably just say that you submitted your CV recently regarding X Job. And are just calling up to enquire what the status of that vacancy is. If theres a closing date for the application, dont call before that date as they will just get annoyed. I would say leave it a week after the closing date.
     
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  3. tripwire45
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    I love you.

    No, just kidding.

    Probably something like:

    "Hi. My name is so-and-so. I interviewed for the such-and-thus position last week and am just calling to see how things are going. I really enjoyed interviewing with <person's name> and think working at <company name> would be a great experience".

    Just a thought.
     
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  4. Fergal1982

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    Thats only if you interviewed. I think this is more a post-submission/pre-interview follow up. Could be wrong there.
     
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  5. MacAllan

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    Were these in relation to specific jobs, or just because you knew something about the company, the work they do or had heard on the grapevine they were hiring?
     
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    Oops. My bad. :oops:
     
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  7. MrNerdy

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    Professor-Falken what part of the World are you in?
    I know of an agency taking on IT staff in the Home Counties/London if your interested.
    They take nearly everyone on, including me!!!!:biggrin
     
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  8. Professor-Falken

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    I am in the U.S. Hialeah,Fl could someone please tell me what I should say when making a followup call to a company that I have sent my resume to.

    Professor Falken
     
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  9. Arroryn

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    Pretty much what Fergal already said, Professor-Falken.

    If you know the name and/or email address of the person you submitted the CV to, then direct your question to them. Leave it until after the closing date for resume submissions. If a closing date was not mentioned, then leave it for 7-10 days until after you have submitted your resume.

    Ask something like this (if in a writing format):

    You probably want to reword it, so it doesn't sound too strong/needy. But that's the kind of idea...
     
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  10. Professor-Falken

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    Thanks guys!
     
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