While it\u2019s common to follow up after a job interview, doing so on a job application is not typical. Applicants tend to just wait for their potential employers to reach out to them after sending their resume. Do you know that following up on your resume can also make a huge difference? It shows that you really want to speak with them in an interview to prove your qualifications and pursue the job. Since hiring managers are flooded with applications, they only spend a few seconds to scan each resume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s either your resume that might not have been read or have been moved to the trash folder due to a lack of qualifications. They don\u2019t have time to reconsider your resume, for there are new applications received every day. Following up on your resume can make them place your profile back to their database. Therefore, you\u2019ll have a chance to be reconsidered for an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the subject line, put your name and the position you applied for. This will grab the hiring manager\u2019s attention. You may send this if you haven\u2019t heard back 1 week after submitting your resume. The email content goes like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Subject:<\/strong> Job Title – Your FirstName LastName<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dear Mr.\/Ms. Last Name,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I submitted my resume a week ago for the position of accountant listed on [name of the platform]. To date, I haven\u2019t heard back from your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I would like to confirm the receipt of my application and express my interest in the job. I am very eager to work at ABC Company and would love to speak with you about my qualifications. Please let me know if you need any further details regarding my application. I look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regards,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your FirstName LastName This is another option aside from email. Follow the standard in writing a business letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your FirstName LastName Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n FirstName LastName Dear Mr.\/Ms. Last Name,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I submitted my resume a week ago for the position of accountant listed on [name of the platform]. To date, I haven\u2019t heard back from your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I would like to confirm the receipt of my application and express my interest in the job. I am very eager to work at ABC Company and would love to speak with you about my qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I believe my skills and experience will allow me to contribute to your team. My accomplishments in my 2 years of working at XYZ company make me a strong candidate for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please let me know if you need any further details regarding my application. I look forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Signature (hard copy letter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n After 1 week of sending your follow-up email or letter without receiving any feedback, you may follow up through a phone call. Try to call them once or twice only. Express your appreciation for them in taking time to consider your resume and tell them you would be glad to clarify any details on your application. Be brief and straightforward while maintaining courtesy and professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sample script:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHello [Hiring Manager\u2019s Name], my name is [Your Name]. I applied for the position of accountant for ABC company two weeks ago. I would just like to confirm if you received it. I\u2019m really interested in the role and would love to speak with you about how I can contribute to your team in reaching your business goals. If you need any additional details regarding my application, please let me know\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need to make an extra effort to get noticed by your potential employer. If you follow up on your application, you\u2019ll surely get their attention. That\u2019s an added value on top of what\u2019s written on your resume. But if you\u2019ve done your best and still haven\u2019t been invited for an interview, you might be at one of the 5 stages of job search grief<\/a> right now. Be proactive. Achieve your career goals by employing these 7 job search productivity hacks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find these tips useful? We have more <\/strong>career advice<\/a>,<\/strong> workplace tips<\/a>, and<\/strong> job search tips<\/a> on our blog. If you’re <\/strong>looking for jobs<\/a> in the Philippines or abroad, <\/strong>sign up now<\/a> and start applying! <\/strong> <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo by Christina Morillo<\/a><\/strong> from Pexels<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"While it\u2019s common to follow up after a job interview, doing so on a job application is not…\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":963,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-960","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-interview-tips","8":"category-job-search-tips"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nI believe my skills and experience will allow me to contribute to your team. My accomplishments in my 2 years of working at XYZ company make me a strong candidate for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nPhone Number<\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Send a follow-up letter.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nAddress
\nCity, Zip Code
\nEmail
\nPhone Number<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nHiring Manager
\nXYZ Company, Inc.
\n158 Legazpi St.
\nMakati City, Philippines 1630<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Follow up by phone.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n