You may be eager to start a job: but staying patient after you’ve applied is important! Here’s everything you need to consider when waiting for that callback.
Why Avoid Spamming Employers
Many older people will tell you that the only way to get a job is to call hopeful employers and check in often. Although this might have worked to get a job forty years ago: things have changed.
Employers aren’t going to want to hire someone that’s constantly calling or contacting them because they flag this as someone who might be needy once hired. This will add up to more time spent working on the employee than the job: and they don’t want that.
How Long Does it Take to Get Hired?
The average company will contact you between one to two weeks after you’ve put in an application. The amount of time can depend on what type of role they’re hiring for and whether they’re a small or larger company. Some employers also don’t even look at resumes or applications until after they’ve cleared the allotted amount of time they want their listing to be up for. This is generally so they can make sure they get the best employee possible to their tastes.
Should I Lower My Expectations?
If you’ve applied to many companies and still haven’t heard back, it’s easy to feel defeated. Don’t let being jobless break you down: and don’t feel like you have to accept work at less than you’re worth.
If you do take on a company simply out of necessity: it can help you in the long run. Businesses would rather hire someone who’s currently employed, and on top of that, you’ll have the freedom to put more time into finding the right business for yourself.
If I Get Hired, Should I Contact the Other Companies?
Although, in the past, someone might have contacted companies to let them know they’ve got a job and are no longer seeking work: that’s not always the case. Not only does contacting them close this door if you decide you don’t like the new employer after a week or two: but it also uses up a lot of your time. The average applicant will apply to ten to fifteen jobs a week, which means you could have to contact a lot of companies depending on how long you were in the market. Let applicant management handle this, and avoid taking on the extra work.
What Do I Do If I’m Never Contacted Back?
If you’ve applied to many companies every week and haven’t been contacted by a single one after a couple of months: it’s time to double-check your resume and the jobs you’re applying to. Are you qualified for this type of work? Is your resume easy to look through, and does it include all of the information they want? It’s easy to forget small things, but if you’ve forgotten something major like a phone number: it’s important that you check and make sure to add that as soon as possible.
Everyone Deserves a Job they Love
Whether you want to work in design or you’re eager to get into construction: you deserve the type of job you want! Make sure to be patient and give employers the chance to contact you back!
