Good way to follow up on a job application?

[Tylerthigpen!1!]

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

[luv]

Also, even if it's the 10th call you've made, and the first nine said they weren't hiring, sound positive.

"I understand. Thank you for your time."

Plus, trying to sound positive will help you from feeling as deflated.

[Vegas_Dave]

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.

Actually, it does depend on the job. Speaking from my own hiring practices:

1. Yes, you should follow up with ANY app ONE time.
2. If we are talking about entry level jobs, listen to what is said by the hiring person when you follow up. Some people (myself for instance) will make it pretty clear that if they are interested in you, they will call you. So if you call a second time, it is showing that you have no confidence and can be annoying, in which case you have eliminated your name from the running.
3. Anything above entry level jobs will require 2+ interviews. So trying to turn in your app when you can get AT LEAST an informal interview with the hiring person is always a good idea.

I just recently made a customer service position available in my store. We simply posted an ad on Craigslist. We have had 50+ applications in 3 days. There were 2 people that stood out because they were pleasant, didnt try too hard, and both were able to make a positive first impression with me when handing in their application.

Even though we are only looking for 1 person, it is very likely that I hire both of these 2 individuals as good employees, even in this market, are VERY hard to find.

[luv]

Originally Posted by luv

Also, even if it's the 10th call you've made, and the first nine said they weren't hiring, sound positive.

"I understand. Thank you for your time."

Plus, trying to sound positive will help you from feeling as deflated.

Originally Posted by Vegas_Dave

Actually, it does depend on the job. Speaking from my own hiring practices:

1. Yes, you should follow up with ANY app ONE time.
2. If we are talking about entry level jobs, listen to what is said by the hiring person when you follow up. Some people (myself for instance) will make it pretty clear that if they are interested in you, they will call you. So if you call a second time, it is showing that you have no confidence and can be annoying, in which case you have eliminated your name from the running.
3. Anything above entry level jobs will require 2+ interviews. So trying to turn in your app when you can get AT LEAST an informal interview with the hiring person is always a good idea.

I just recently made a customer service position available in my store. We simply posted an ad on Craigslist. We have had 50+ applications in 3 days. There were 2 people that stood out because they were pleasant, didnt try too hard, and both were able to make a positive first impression with me when handing in their application.

Even though we are only looking for 1 person, it is very likely that I hire both of these 2 individuals as good employees, even in this market, are VERY hard to find.

This. When I said 10th call, I meant calling ten different places you've put in applications.

[Demonpenz]

wait 3 days then try to **** it

[Predarat]

If its someone of the opposite sex doing the hiring find them on facebook or something and send them pics of your stufbundle of stickses.

[Iowanian]

For a job like that, I think I'd hand deliver it and ask if the manager-HR person is available.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

For a job like that, I think I'd hand deliver it and ask if the manager-HR person is available.

This.

[jbwm89]

I don't know about all jobs, but my mom is the human resources manager for the city and she is always complaining about people calling in to check on their application within a few days after they have filed it. Keep in mind it is for a city so there are probably tons of applications but you don't want to call to early and annoy the person doing the hiring

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by jbwm89

I don't know about all jobs, but my mom is the human resources manager for the city and she is always complaining about people calling in to check on their application within a few days after they have filed it. Keep in mind it is for a city so there are probably tons of applications but you don't want to call to early and annoy the person doing the hiring

That's because when a place like the city or county government puts a job opening up....they literally get EVERYONE applying for it. They apply for the job knowing full well that they aren't qualified. It happens ALL of the time where I work.

[Rooster]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

For a job like that, I think I'd hand deliver it and ask if the manager-HR person is available.

This makes the most sense. However, don't under estimate just showing up for work on Monday morning like you already have the job.

Something like "Hello, I'm Tyler Thigpen and I am starting today" You might catch them so off guard that you start on the spot.

[Bwana]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

For a job like that, I think I'd hand deliver it and ask if the manager-HR person is available.

Bingo

[redsurfer11]

Originally Posted by Tylerthigpen!1!

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

Stay away from the Store Managers. Deal directly with the HR person. Try to meet the HR in person. Not on the phone. Managers at BB's and Lowes are out of the loop. The HR gets paid to do all the interviews and hiring.

[chefs fan in omaha]

Just show up and start working. Nobody will have the guts to tell you that you weren't hired.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by Vegas_Dave

I just recently made a customer service position available in my store. We simply posted an ad on Craigslist. We have had 50+ applications in 3 days. There were 2 people that stood out because they were pleasant, didnt try too hard, and both were able to make a positive first impression with me when handing in their application.

I don't understand the "trying too hard."

Being a pest is one thing but the "$#it" jobs are drying up around here. People are getting laid off, paycuts, and an overall crap economy has more people looking for 2nd jobs or jobs they wouldn't normally take.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by redsurfer11

Stay away from the Store Managers. Deal directly with the HR person. Try to meet the HR in person. Not on the phone. Managers at BB's and Lowes are out of the loop. The HR gets paid to do all the interviews and hiring.

I also noticed while I was laid off that a lot of places ONLY take online apps now...