You found your dream job, you created an exceptional resume and you sent it to the employer.
Now the “waiting” game begins. After sending your resume you think that all you have to do now is wait for the employer to contact you.
This is a big mistake; you have to choose the right way and the right moment for the next steps. Most employers recommend you wait for a week after sending your resume.
Send a short email
Email represents a perfect way to contact the company, because you can remind them that you applied for the job and you can resend your resume without fear you’ll appear too insistent.
A week after sending your resume, write an email to the employer. Here are some ideas that should be included:
- Write your full name and job title that you applied for in the Subject of the email
- In a professional manner repeat your interest and qualifications for this job
- Attach the resume to this email, so you don’t force the employer to search through old emails to find it.
- Include your full name in the filename of the resume
Contact the employer by phone
If you decided that instead of sending an email it is better to contact them by phone, repeat what you want before talking to them.
Be brief and to the point. Introduce yourself and remind to the employer that you recently sent a resume, also mention the job you are interested in. You can ask if they received your resume and if they recruit more candidates.
Try to maintain a short conversation and don’t call more than once because you will start to annoy them. After sending your resume and a few weeks pass don’t try to resend the resume again because they keep the resumes and they can think you forgot you applied for the job. Send your resume only if you apply to another job, otherwise send an email or contact them by phone.
Author: Brad Grayson
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