Job application etiquette

Yes, I would call into either the Recruiting Department or the HR Manager.

Never know, sometimes an application intake function on a company's website is not monitored frequently, so it is possible your application is sitting dormant while other applications submitted in person or by regular mail are being processed.

I would not mention that no one has contacted you from the initial online application. Just say something like "I applied for the job online and I'm excited about the opportunity of working for you ..." .

Good luck.

 

+1 Will show an uncommon amount of enthusiasm.

 

Give it 10-14 days IMO if it's a big company, they have slower-moving HR depts.



Also, triple check all docs, letters and resumes you send (have someone else who writes well review them)... it is sad how many resumes or cover letters contain bad grammar and/or typos. I get resumes all the time and they are brutal to read. Typos, bad formatting, no formatting, etc.

To sort through them I eventually had to be vicious and throw out anything with errors, as these people are applying to work in a law firm, where precise writing is critical. I'm not even kidding when some are like, "I am a very detail oriented person. I enjoy task that challenge me."

 

Poor grammar/spelling on a resume is the kiss of deth!

 

Be Aggressive. You want to stand out from everyone else. That's how I got my internship, I literally called for over 2 months, nearly every day. If I was home, I would stop in and ask to speak to the manager. I was persistent and told myself that I would not stop until they told me No to my face. This was after my soph. year in school, I now have a full time job with them.

 

I've read that you should never call HR, and If you want to get hired, you need to talk with an actual hiring manager. Find out who this person is before you send your resume.

A few lines I've gathered from various sites for a follow up call:

Let the person know that "you sent a resume for the position of ______, and that you want to make sure your resume was received and check on when people might be contacted for interviews,"

Or

"This is ______ calling. A few days ago I applied for the ______ position in your company's ______ department/division. I'm calling to make sure you received my resume and to reiterate my interest in the position."

Or

"I'm calling to confirm you've received my application for x job, sent via_______on November __." "Can you tell me the status of your search? I am very interested in and qualified for this position, and eager to contribute to x Firm's success."

If you get the brush off:
"I can understand how annoying it must be receiving calls like this - you probably receive hundreds each day, but if it's your job to identify talent how can you accomplish this if you won't speak with me?"