Follow-Up

 FOLLOW-UP

Clients ask me all the time about follow-up. They wonder "How often should I follow-up? Should I call or write?"

 

Like so many things, this issue depends on, and calls for a degree of judgment. What I add to the bottom of every cover letter (personally addressed cover letters) that comes off my desk is "I will contact you the week of _______. This is a professional approach that shows that you are interested in gaining an interview. I always recommending one professional phone call, then followed up by an email after you have allotted enough time (3 - 4 days) and you still have not received a response.

 

Also, if you speak with the hiring manager and he/she has not evaluated applications, do not be afraid to ask what's a reasonable time to check back, and how they'd like you to pursue the matter if you don't reach them live. They'll respect the question, give you clear guidelines, and you'll know how to proceed without antagonizing anyone.

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