It basically acknowledges my application, and explains they have had lots of applications so it will take them a little while to get back to me as they are reading through it all.
No doubt they have sent the same email to all applicants, BUT.
I think how I respond to this will count towards how they judge me.
It is a managerial post, with much of responsibility and autonomy. I will report only to the regional director (who emailed me).
I was thinking of keeping it brief. Just saying something like "thanks for keeping me informed, I look forward to hearing from you in due course, Best Regards."
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