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OK to chase up job application?

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pencilpotmonitor · 18/02/2011 10:15

The closing date was a week ago. They'll be shut for half term and I don't want to be left in limbo. I'm already obsessively checking my emails. Would it be ok to phone and ask if I've been shortlisted? Or am I clutching at straws?

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Tobytyke · 18/02/2011 10:21

I think it would be perfectly reasonable to enquire about the progress of your appication. I am currently seeking a new post and have done this. Most of the time employers don't bother to contact you if you have been unsuccessful. I think it is very rude on thier part.Last month I attended an interview and the employer did not even bother to contact me to say I was unsuccessful. When I called them my calls were ignored. Spineless

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pencilpotmonitor · 18/02/2011 10:30

Thanks Tobytyke...I'll give them a call.

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pencilpotmonitor · 18/02/2011 10:32

Gah...after all that it was the answer machine

I'll try again later.

I agree...it is rude to ignore applications. I know they must deal with alot of applications, but if someone has taken the time to apply, the least you can do is respond IMO.

Good luck with your job hunting.

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Tobytyke · 18/02/2011 11:20

I have been looking for a few months now without success. I live in a part of the country where jobs are always hard to come by. Maybe we should move to where the jobs are.
What is the jobs market like in your area?

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pencilpotmonitor · 18/02/2011 11:28

Slow.
This time last year there would have been plenty of vacancies to choose from. I've noticed alot of fixed-term contracts too so I think permanent posts are harder to come by now.

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GrendelsMum · 18/02/2011 11:40

My first boss told me he hired me precisely because I chased him up to know what was happening.

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pencilpotmonitor · 18/02/2011 11:43

Really? I'll try them again in a minute then

I'm not too hopeful really as the job is slightly different to my current role. I know I'd absolutely LOVE this job though so I've still got everything crossed.

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Speckledeggy · 18/02/2011 11:58

Yeah, chase them. Some employers are shocking.

I went for an interview a while ago. After four weeks, I sent them an email and left a message and no-one ever came back to me.

I should name and shame them really!

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pencilpotmonitor · 18/02/2011 16:49

4 weeks after interview! That's so rude!

I've been trying all day so I think I'll have to wait until after half term now. I'm not very good at being patient