Life Good way to follow up on a job application?

Tylerthigpen!1! · 05-12-2010, 01:04 PM

Since it is summer I have been applying for a bunch of part time jobs. I applied at Bestbuy, Lowes, and Blockbuster (free movie rentals

). My question how do I follow up on my job app? At Lowes or Bestbuy who would I ask to speak to when following up by phone? How long do I wait to do it? What should I say? The last time I was looking for a job was two years ago so I don't really remember what to say. Thanks

KurtCobain · 05-12-2010, 01:07 PM

I always try to call in advance to turning in the app, and see if I can get an interview at the time of bringing the app in. About 75 percent of the time they'll give me a date to and time to come in without ever even seeing my app. I did this at Sutherlands just last week.

Tylerthigpen!1! · 05-12-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KurtCobain

I always try to call in advance to turning in the app, and see if I can get an interview at the time of bringing the app in. About 75 percent of the time they'll give me a date to and time to come in without ever even seeing my app. I did this at Sutherlands just last week.

So did you just say "Do you think we could schedule an interview"?

**Saulbadguy** · 05-12-2010, 01:13 PM

For jobs like that, don't bother.

Simply Red · 05-12-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

For jobs like that, don't bother.

th^t

KurtCobain · 05-12-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

So did you just say "Do you think we could schedule an interview"?

Pretty much.

Deberg_1990 · 05-12-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

For jobs like that, don't bother.

NO matter what type of job, its always a good thing to show your motivated and interested. Any schmuck can fill out a job app.

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

For jobs like that, don't bother.

I'd say this. It probably won't be make or break in jobs with high turnover.

BUT...

If you were to call, you might say something like...

"Hi, my name is 'enter your name here'. I turned in an application 'enter time period here' ago, and I was wondering if I could speak to whoever does your hiring."

If you're talking to whoever does the hiring...

"Hi, my name is 'enter your name here'. I turned in an application 'enter time period here' ago, and I was wondering if you've had a chance to review it. I would love to come in for an interview."

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 01:21 PM

Places typically keep applications on file for about 30 days. I'd call after a week.

KurtCobain · 05-12-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

NO matter what type of job, its always a good thing to show your motivated and interested. Any schmuck can fill out a job app.

Exactly.

ArrowheadHawk · 05-12-2010, 01:22 PM

I have never followed up on a job app. I just wait till they call me. I guess thats the wrong way to do it.

**Saulbadguy** · 05-12-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I'd say this. It probably won't be make or break in jobs with high turnover.

BUT...

If you were to call, you might say something like...

"Hi, my name is 'enter your name here'. I turned in an application 'enter time period here' ago, and I was wondering if I could speak to whoever does your hiring."

If you're talking to whoever does the hiring...

"Hi, my name is 'enter your name here'. I turned in an application 'enter time period here' ago, and I was wondering if you've had a chance to review it. I would love to come in for an interview."

Places like that you will get a drone who just hands the phone off to whoever the closest "manager" is, and the manager will just give you the run around.

It won't hurt, but it won't help either, IMO.

KurtCobain · 05-12-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I have never followed up on a job app. I just wait till they call me. I guess thats the wrong way to do it.

I've never just been called.

Tylerthigpen!1! · 05-12-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I'd say this. It probably won't be make or break in jobs with high turnover.

BUT...

If you were to call, you might say something like...

"Hi, my name is 'enter your name here'. I turned in an application 'enter time period here' ago, and I was wondering if I could speak to whoever does your hiring."

If you're talking to whoever does the hiring...

"Hi, my name is 'enter your name here'. I turned in an application 'enter time period here' ago, and I was wondering if you've had a chance to review it. I would love to come in for an interview."

Perfect. Thanks Luv

**Saulbadguy** · 05-12-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I have never followed up on a job app. I just wait till they call me. I guess thats the wrong way to do it.

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ArrowheadHawk Rock Chalk! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Casino cash: $7744961	I have never followed up on a job app. I just wait till they call me. I guess thats the wrong way to do it.
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