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How long to wait before calling after sending resume? - Curious


Posted: Aug 04, 2011

For the first time in 6 years, I am job hunting.   Sadly, things seem to be going downhill fast with the employer I have been with for just over 6 years now and I have a strong feeling that it's time for me to start exploring other options.   I just dusted off and updated my resume and sent it to a couple of companies who have ads posted.   It has been so long since I have had to apply for jobs.   My question is how long to you wait after sending your resume before following up with a phone call?   Do you call right after sending it, wait a few hours, a couple of days?   I don't want to seem too overzealous, so I would love some opinions.

probably - marymt

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At least a week. Most job listings are inundated with resumes and most companies keep the job open accepting resumes for at least a week, then they start sifting through them. It might still take them another week or two to get to your resume.

They have so many resumes that a response is not likely to - come unless they want to hire you

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