when job searching, where is the line between admirable and annoying persistence? by Alison Green on November 16, 2012 A reader writes: About two and a half weeks ago, I submitted my application for a customer service position at a company that I really admire. It’s the kind of company that seems altruistic in its business practices, and besides the perks the company describes for this position, I feel as though at the end […] Read the full article →
what to do after your job interview by Alison Green on September 12, 2012 So you’ve had a job interview and you’re waiting to hear back from the employer. What do you do now? Do you just sit and wait, or should you be doing anything in the interim? The answer is a little bit of both. These seven steps will help keep your candidacy strong, while also keeping you […] Read the full article →
how long should you wait to move on when you haven’t heard back from an employer? by Alison Green on July 27, 2012 A reader writes: I’ve read your thoughts on candidate time versus employer time, and have found it to be 100% accurate (and understandable — the massive priority that my application is to me is just a tiny part of the picture that the employer on the other end deals with). That being said, given how […] Read the full article →
how to follow up on your job application by Alison Green on January 23, 2012 I probably get more questions about how to follow up on a job application or job interview than any other other topic … well, perhaps second only to “is what my employer doing legal?” questions. So I’ve rounded up the basics on follow-up: following up after you apply, following up after an interview, and following […] Read the full article →
how long should I wait for a company to contact me for an interview? by Alison Green on January 19, 2012 A reader writes: After applying to a job, how long do companies usually wait before reviewing resumes to set up interviews? Twelve days ago, I applied to a job that fits me perfectly. It’s what I been doing throughout my career. I feel, based on my background, I should be called for an interview. If […] Read the full article →
why is it taking so long to hear back after your interview? by Alison Green on September 21, 2011 I get asked this question all the time, and I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to write a post about it: Why is it taking so long to hear back after your interview?! What the hell are they doing? Are they freezing you out? Has your interviewer died? For the love of […] Read the full article →
does company’s silence mean I didn’t get the job? by Alison Green on January 6, 2011 A reader writes: I recently interviewed for a job, and didn’t get it. A few weeks later, though, the person I interviewed with contacted me out of the blue to ask me if I’d like to interview for a similar position, which was unposted. I went to the interview, met with four different people, toured […] Read the full article →
how often to ask for updates when you’re in the running for a job by Alison Green on November 28, 2010 A reader writes: I recently posted my resume to a job board and got a response soon after. The employer (a news director) emailed and asked me to call him, which I did. On the phone he talked about the position and had me complete a quick script writing test, which I emailed back. After […] Read the full article →
how much contact is too much contact when job-searching? by Alison Green on August 16, 2010 A reader writes: I’m about to lose my job (temporary hire for a project that’s almost over) and now am starting the hunt again. I’ve been reading all the advice, going to the free federally-funded we-help-you-get-hired places, and all of them tell you to constantly call, call, call the place you’re applying. Call after you’ve […] Read the full article →
am I annoying my recruiter with weekly follow-up? by Alison Green on January 25, 2010 A reader writes: Just before Thanksgiving, I had an initial phone interview with a company. It went well and in the first two weeks of December I was called back for a second and then third interview, as I was up for two different slots in this company. Since then, I was told I was […] Read the full article →