Should I send my application before hearing back from hiring manager?

[BunnyWilliams]

I've seen a job posting that I think I would be perfect for. It fits my skills and is what I've been doing for the last 5 years in various capacities.

I contacted the hiring manager (I presume - it was the name given on the advert), who is also one of the directors, via email yesterday. I said:

Dear [name]

I am delighted to have come across your job posting today for [job title].

I wondered if you would be available for a chat either tomorrow or during the early part of next week to discuss the role further? I would love to hear more about your vision and goals for the future of [the company] with regards to [subject area] and to introduce myself before sending over my application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

I haven't yet heard back which I know is ok as it hasn't even been 24 hours, but I wondering if I should send my application now, as it's ready, or wait a bit longer to see if I get a response? The closing date is a week today.

Why would you rush in and not wait to get the benefit of the discussion about what they are really looking for?

Because I'm impatient 😆 It's slim pickings out there at the moment so I get excited/panicky when I see a job that fits what I do.

That and I don't want them to close the hiring process early because someone else comes along and is a good fit before I can submit my application.

Then you shouldn't have sent that email. The hiring manager could be very busy so won't want to speak with you if you've applied anyway.

As I hiring manager, I would ignore that email particularly if I didn't know you at all. I wouldn't be but off, per se, but I wouldn't want to give you an advantage that I wouldn't (and don't have the time to) give to the other candidates. All of the stuff that you want to find out is for the interview in my opinion.

That's interesting as everything I've read before, including threads on here with hiring managers say that you should ALWAYS reach out if a name is given on the job advert. It literally says that if you'd like to find out more, contact the name listed.

I've been in a position as a hiring manager before and I've always looked favourably upon people that reach out and go the extra mile.

We'll see I suppose. Hopefully I haven't put him off. I'll send in my application tomorrow as I don't want to leave it until the last minute.

Yes this.

The purpose of the interview is to find out if they want to employ you, not some sidebar email conversation.

I know on linkedin they wang on about networking, but unless you have worked with someone who works at the company, I can't see why you would send an email rather than simply applying.

I've recently done some recruitment and it involves sifting through many applications, emailing me just gives extra work. If your skills and experience are relevant you will likely get an interview. In this instance I would have put my energy into crafting a strong cover letter.