Following Up With Applications?

blinkwink

Needless to say this depends on the particular application etc., what is the appropriate etiquette/convention in Ireland/UK with regards to following up on an application and after how long after submission? Thanks.

AllForIt

It's a funny one. On the one hand you have ppl advise you to follow up. It's easy to tell ppl what to do when they don't have to do it themselves.

I've always found it completely inappropriate to follow up for the most part. If you phone you may annoy someone who has no idea who you are or any idea of your application. Which would make such a phone call awkward.

I'd advise to do it by letter or email. But it all depends. If you talk to a HR department it may be okay to call but if you're actually talking to a manager you insistence might not be welcomed.

If your brave enough do it, but I think the chances of it getting yourself an interview are very slim imo. You might be better off to concentrate your efforts elsewhere.

368100

I partly disagree with the above poster.

I think following up on an application shows a level of diligence and genuine interest in the role. Ive seen people follow up to look for feedback after not being successful and the company ending up hiring them due to being impressed how they followed up.

In saying that I agree that it should never be by phone, always by email...so that they have a chance to respond correctly. I know it happens regularly but its a terrible way to conduct themselves if they dont have the courtesy to send a one liner to tell applicants they were unsuccessful. It takes a minute to send an email.

I would leave it about 2 weeks to follow up. If you follow up and don't get a response forget about it and move on, you probably dont want to work for somewhere that treats a job applicant like that anyways

OMM 0000

I think there's a difference between following up on an application and following up on interview feedback.

I don't think following up on an application is useful. You're much better off getting their attention in the first place with an excellent cover letter.

FluffPiece

depends on the company I find. If it's a public service, there's little point in following up on an application too soon as they always get in touch even if your application is unsuccessful.