I applied to numerous internships online by sending my cover letter and resume. What is the email etiquette about checking the status of the position? Is it a big "no-no" to email asking about the status of the position? Also, is it also a "no-no" to email asking for a confirmation if they received said email? Thanks
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question about email etiquette when applying for a job online
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Lifer
I think follow up would be beneficial. I have been applying online a lot, too, but I secretly don't want to enter the workforce yet so I'm not following up...
Anyways, I think a good follow up would be to send an e-mail to the manager of the position stating your interest and potentially thanking them for the opportunity -- nothing long winded. Best case scenario, give them a call and say this.
Anyways, I think a good follow up would be to send an e-mail to the manager of the position stating your interest and potentially thanking them for the opportunity -- nothing long winded. Best case scenario, give them a call and say this.
AreaCode707
Lifer
Small companies = ok to call.
Big companies = you're a small pain in the arse if you follow up by email, a medium pain in the arse if you call once and a BIG pain in the arse if you call more than once.
Large companies have procedures in place for resume handling, and asking them to go outside their procedures is just a little annoying. Doesn't make you look motivated, just makes you look like you don't "get" how the corporate world works. So you can if you want, just use with caution.
Also note: if you've been applying to lots of roles at the same large company it will show up big and bright when they look up your name; makes you look unfocused and desperate. Better to selectively apply, especially if you intend to follow up.
Big companies = you're a small pain in the arse if you follow up by email, a medium pain in the arse if you call once and a BIG pain in the arse if you call more than once.
Large companies have procedures in place for resume handling, and asking them to go outside their procedures is just a little annoying. Doesn't make you look motivated, just makes you look like you don't "get" how the corporate world works. So you can if you want, just use with caution.
Also note: if you've been applying to lots of roles at the same large company it will show up big and bright when they look up your name; makes you look unfocused and desperate. Better to selectively apply, especially if you intend to follow up.
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