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New Job Nerves · 27d ago
Do you follow up on job applications and if so, when do you do it and how many times? I don't hear back from some companies AT ALL! It's so frustrating. Would a follow up email change anything do you think?
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Gina · 26d ago
Commercial Recruitment Consultant
Follow up is important even with rejection. We acknowlege all applications. Once a role is filled with the successful candidate we do a bulk email to the remaining applicants to let them know of the outcome and give them the option to stay on our system. Its basic manners and respect rather than keep people hanging. That's best practice for agencies anyway. I can't speak for how independent businesses respond - usually they don't as they can't cope with the volume of applicants.
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Leeann · 17d ago
Retail Sales Assistant
I followed up and asked where they were at with applications - they advised they were looking at applications that week. 2 weeks later I had heard nothing so emailed again just to get a "the position has been filled" - no thank you for your application or anything.
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Community User · 15d ago
Teachers Aide Junior
Yes I have heard probably twice from the numerous jobs I have applied for. People just don’t bother letting you know.
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Dee · 5d ago
Welding Assistant
Applying to prospective work websites for future jobs - shows an interest - That's what I'm doing. Some of the websites though UHHHH - like how many times do I need to type up my jobs and dates and times..... Some Jobs websites are so annoying I cancel out - I am not typing up everything, when I just attached my resume dude come on - you know?
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Mariama · 6d ago
Loans Officer
I'm from sierra leone 🇸🇱 looking for a job
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Simbiat · 11d ago
Healthcare Assistant
Am from nigeria looking for caregiver job .
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Community User · 1d ago
Quality + Production /Health and Safety/System Manager
I follow up 3 to 4 times daily
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Mel · 1d ago
Marketing field
It's very unfair (not to mention ignorant!) when potential employers don't respond to candidates. I know many are extra busy these days with a high number of applications but there is still no excuse not to provide even a generic response, advising a candidate that they have been unsuccessful. Waiting on the outcome of a job app is often very stressful for people and they deserve the respect of a response. Hope things improve for you soon! ♥
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