Ways to get a response back from a company
I just did some research and found the #1 frustration of job hunters surveyed was “Hearing Nothing.” Sending a resume, filling out an application, writing a cover letter… and it goes to the Job Search Black Hole. I’d like to hear creative ways to escape that fate. How can clients at least get a response?
One I thought of was: Sending it several times (2x/week) with some addendum about “Please let me know one way or another.”
I used that strategy of “pestering” to get my book published many moons ago.
Other suggestions?
Posted on Jul 02, 2010 under Branding, Executive Coaching, Interviewing, Miscellaneous Tags, Career Marketing Strategies for Women MBAs, Career Strategies for Association Executives, resume response applications. by Jack Chapman.
Jack Chapman
Lucrative Careers, Inc.
Thought Leadership: Salary Negotiations
Website: www.LucrativeCareersInc.com
Email: [jkchapman@aol.com]
Phone: 847-251-4727
Lucrative Careers, Inc.
Thought Leadership: Salary Negotiations
Website: www.LucrativeCareersInc.com
Email: [jkchapman@aol.com]
Phone: 847-251-4727













Jack – it’s a tough job market these days. When one job posting generates thousands of resumes, HR offices can’t keep up with sending out a response. Under these circumstances, even super charming pestering may not help. According to CareerXRoads, the number one way to get a job is through an employee referral. OK, that’s not an option for many people. So proactive networking, either in person or virtually, is what seems to be working to tap into that hidden job market. It can keep job seekers away from that Black Hole altogether.