Opportunity: follow up
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- engine_heart
Is an e-mail back annoying or considerate? I'm a fan of the follow up, but I'm rarely on the other end.
- bulletfactory0
considerate.
- lukus_W0
I guess it depends what you're following up.
- utopian0
yes, and keep it simple and to the point.
- Gucci0
I overheard a boss (after a string of interviews) say "3 out of 4 people sent me thank-you follow up e-mails, guess that 4th one is out of the running."
I've sent thank yous ever since, but I haven't gotten a call back yet...
:c
- jfletcher0
Follow up is good. Short is good. Is they don't like it, they delete it. Just don't bug people, that's when it's annoying (like an email a week).
- engine_heart0
How about when you get no response from the other end? Let it go?
- akrokdesign0
i always email follow ups. some answers, some don't. it's pretty weak from their end not to. but some people are asses, so i guess that filters them out.
with a few, that make it sound like you will be working there tomorrow. then later don't answers at all, i have sent a "thank you" but you're paying to low so i can't take it. all of them have answered after that. :-D
- MSTRPLN0
Send them a beer in the mail.
- jtb260
i'm bumping this for a follow up question.
If you're sending a Resume and Cover Letter for a job that may or may not be available, is it inappropriate to do a telephone follow up.
Example: Agency A, has a general solicitation for Resumes on their website. My cover letter states I'm looking for full time, part time, or freelance opportunities. Would a telephone follow be a faux pas (even assuming i've researched the correct person to phone)?
- d_rek0
I think a phone call is always appropriate and in many cases, is a much more personable way to follow-up an interview than a what can sometimes be cold and awkward email. Now granted people don't always have time to talk, it's still a nice gesture. The email certainly doesn't hurt but I think you should always try to follow up with a phone call if you can.
Sometimes the tone of someones voice will save you from having to read between the lines and/or waiting for a derelict response from someone.
Remember, we're in the business of communication. A well written email is always a plus but nothing can compare to good old fashioned human interaction.
- acrossthesea0
I think that if it was a job you sincerely wanted, a phone call is definitely OK (unless they have expressed somewhere: "ABSOLUTELY no phone calls!"). I find that courteousness and manners can go a long way. Back that up with sincerity and you have a better chance of making a good connection with them.
I'm also a fan of hand written notes or some kind of custom letter. An email is really easy to ignore, and phone calls depend on someone's availability and presence. A hand written note with a nice presentation (like a custom envelope) would surely find its way to the right person.
- d_rek0
jtb,
no problemo. Most medium to large agencies have a recruiter or someone in Human Resources who is typically solely responsible for being the first filter on who may or may not get interviewed. Reaching out to this person is not a bad idea but don't get discouraged if they can't talk or wont take the time - they are generally busy people.