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Never hear from companies after sending resume - petite flowers

Posted: Sep 29, 2012

These companies are desperate for MTs, but no one every responds , so wondering how to best get a new job? Any help is greatly appreciated.

I dont understand this type of post. With all the stuff to worry/gripe - about, this is chosen??? nm

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I understand it. Responding to job applications should - be a common courtesy.

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Not responding is rude. I don't care if they say they get "800 resumes" (I rather doubt that... I think it's just a lame excuse). How hard is it to have a couple of template emails, preferably that say it like it is: "Job has been filled". "Not enough experience". Or "We think you might be a fit, and will be contacting you in __ week(s)."
And if they promise to contact you, then by golly they should DO IT! Not string us along.

Every time I apply to a company, a lot of work goes into it. I read their ad & qualifications thoroughly, to be sure I understand what they want, and that my skills match. Sometimes my resume gets changed slightly for each application, and my cover letter is always customized to that job.

They could at least take the 2 seconds it would take to go to a template email and hit "send".

I get those responses - see message - Skeptical

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Acutally, 800 resumes sounds about right. I don't know if you realize it but even brick and mortar employers don't have time to follow up with all their applicants. I've applied for jobs at the facility where I currently work that have had 400 applicants for one position, they generally only respond to the most qualified job seekers. I don't know how much time you are waiting for a response after applying, but there is nothing to stop YOU from following up with the companies. Send them an e-mail or call them, even reapply if you think that would work, it depends on how badly you want/need the job. Believe it or not, it does take time to sort through resumes and applications, yours may be at the botom of a huge stack. Bosses and recruiters go on vacation, take time off and get sick just like the rest of us. Employers have a responsibility to acknowledge your app, but it doesn't stop there, you need to show some responsibility as well after applying.

If they "dont have time" to follow up with applicants, they - wont have time for employee communication either.

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Which will of course lead to high turnover, third-rate work, unhappy clients, etc.

They seem to forget that even if someone isn't the employee they're looking for now (i.e., a newbie), they risk alienating someone who might have been their dream-employee a couple years later.

If I don't get a followup on an application, I never apply to that company again, because I figure working for them would be even worse than applying to them.

not getting a job - is not worth worrying about?

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if not, what is?

There's been a lot of rude, snippy answers to legitimate - posts lately on this board, and - sm

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I think we all have a pretty good idea what type of person is responding in this snotty, negative manner....

Are you a person who thinks that one person is the only - sm

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poster on every board to be rude? There are a TON of rude people.

but this one always gets the whole message in - the subject line and signs nm

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like I just did. BUt I'm not the person.

I think a lot of people post like that. I do, and never snippy.NM - cannot really assume that.

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You're getting off subject. I dont mean HOW it's posted, - I mean a certain...ECHELON of person. ;)

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There are upper echelons,
There are middle echelons,and
There are lower echelons
in the workforce.

whatever. Moving on... - NM

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But your post was about HOW it was posted. Echelons are off the subject, - seems to me. nm

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No, I didn't imply it was only one person. I meant it - was a certain TYPE of person. Hint, hint....

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NO. Not getting reply not worth worrying about. Keep sending resumes. - U will hear from ones that are interested. nm

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she asked how then to get a job - if no one ever even acknowledges

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some of us type in a message in the box after the subject line. you click on the subject line, you can see it.

Like I said. Keep sending resumes until an MTSO hires you. - Simple. Why would you need to SM

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hear "sorry, not interested"? Bottom line, they contact you for interview or they don't. Keep submitting resumes to different MTSOs until the day you start working.

Get someone else to look at your resume. - Could it be improved?

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If no one ever responds, I would get someone to check over your resume and cover letter.

If you are submitting them by email, make sure email address is professional and easily recognizable as you, i.e., your name, and that it is easy to type.

Include your email address in both resume and cover letter so you can be contacted.

Be sure you meet their qualifications and that it is easily determined from your resume. Explain how you meet them.

Apply with the assumption that companies are NOT desperate because they aren't. They just keep ads up all the time because it is more economical to do so.

Assume that companies may receive hundreds of applications a week. Your application needs to stand out from the crowd in a positive way.

Understand that companies have limited space in their email accounts. Your application needs to be a reasonable size. Do not use Outlook stationery background or other graphics that make your documents larger than they would be in a plain email or document.

Also consider that your employment test scores may be disqualifying you. If you did not test at 98 or even 99%, you might not meet their qualifications.

Make sure you applied the way they asked. Follow the instructions. Fill out the application completely.

Most HR departments have so many applicants that they cannot respond. Huge numbers are from people who are not even MTs. Initial review of applications may begin with the envelope or email address--scrawled handwriting, incorrectly addressed, no return address, or email addresses like "biteme@email.com" go right in the trash. Resumes and cover letters with even one typo or grammar error go right in the trash. Applications with attention-getting devices like hot pink paper, watermarks, or nonstandard fonts may go right in the trash. Test scores below 98% may go right in the trash. Emails with background stationery that the reviewer dislikes or finds unprofessional, and that may be ANY background, go right in the trash.

An amazing number of applications go right in the trash because employers do not like the school you attended, do not know the school you attended, or because something in your resume makes them think you are not an MT. For example, calling yourself a "transcriber" may cause your resume to go in the trash. Saying you did or love "transcriptioning" or "transcripping," or that you did "transcrips" or "transcriptions," will definitely cause your resume to go right in the trash.

Make sure their emails are not getting caught in your spam filter or being rejected because your email account is full.

We need to hear "sorry, not interested" so we can - check them off our list of maybes. (sm)

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Especially if you apply to more than 1 company at a time, and one in particular is the one you want the most.

I know I'm guilty of holding out to hear from an employer I REALLY wanted to work for - everything seemed like a perfect fit - and held off sending my resume to my second-choice employer, because I was so sure I would be able to land the job with #1. By the time I figured they weren't interested, I had blown my chances with job choice #2, as well.

I know, that was MY fault. But these idiot employers think THEIR time is the only time in the world that is valuable.

Maybe when you hear nothing, that would be a clue to check - them off the list. nm

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How can she get job if never acknowleged? Huh, it is not the - acknowlegement that gives her the job. SM

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It is the contact requesting an interview/testing that sends her on her way to employment. Acknowledging the resume doesnt mean anything, just that they recieved it. She still doesnt know if she had a job or not, unless/until contacted for interview/testing.

Show some initiative and follow up yourself - Skeptical

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Agree. But self follow up is not the same as waiting for - aknowledgement. nm

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precisely Skep's point. Makes all the difference sometimes, to - just make one more move (sm)

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because you never know what could happen if you do.

Sometimes they really DO mean "No calls", and - doing so blows your chances. (n/M)

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and most times they don't specify calling. personally, I followup - but with an email after a week. helped me. NM

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No calls - Skeptical

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You can also send them an e-mail and inquire as to the status of your application. Most of them have a "contact us" form on their website, or send it to the recruiter directly if you have their e-mail address. The big companies generally have a toll free number and HR department, don't be afraid to go for something if you really want it. If you call, it places you in a negative light and they cross you off their list, you won't be any worse off than when you started. Chances are they will appreciate someone who is willing to take some responsibility and meet them half way. I guess I am different; I have followed through with a phone call, an e-mail or a phone call if I'm kept waiting and don't hear anything, even with on-site employers. I've also always followed through with an interview thank you note or e-mail, even when I didn't want or didn't get the job.

What about the employers who adamantly state on their - ads, "NO PHONE CALLS"?

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In one case (an inhouse hospital MT job), I was told they ONLY take online applications. When I didn't hear back, I walked into HR in person, and asked if I could fill out another application in person. No way, I was told - only online. When I got no answer from either my first or second online application, I tried calling. Asked HR if I could be connected to Transcription. Was given a gruff "No" and disconnected.

All that time and legwork, when all they needed to do was just send:
(a) An email stating they even RECEIVED my online application, and
(b) An online rejection statement.

I'm sorry, but this kind of treatment for ANY applicant is inexcusably rude.

Each and every person who applies for a job - ANY job, is sincerely interested, really wants a job, and even if they aren't qualified, they deserve to be told so.

To be just left hanging in thin air makes any employee (and not just in MT) feel like a worthless non-entity.

And I think that kind of treatment of earnest applicants speaks volumes about how the company likely treats those they actually do hire.

Discouraged As Well - southmt

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I completely agree with the lack of involvement and followup that these companies show. I have applied, taken tests, and the whole nine yards. I recently was called by a company and was emailed the test. I really thought I had done well and was excited to hear back from the representative aaaaaannndddd nothing. I followed up today and received an email stating that I wasn't being hired for the position. Well thanks for the followup. I took the time to apply, interview, and take the test. I couldn't at least get a phone call or email? Most of these reps have smartphones and can access their emails. Just shoot me a quick note saying, "No go!"

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