Ideas for Job App Follow Up

[mtbdarby]

Ladies (and Mr. S!) I applied for my dream job - a buyer position at Trek. I applied online 2 weeks ago and haven't heard anything. I called HR today and was told they are still going through resumes and will call me if they are interested.

I am highly qualified for this position. It is a 3 hour drive from me to get down there and I will be down there on Friday for a different interview. What would be a good way/email to send to let them know this and basically ask for an interview? Should I say I'll be in the area and have some questions, could I stop and speak with someone??

I REALLY want this job! I'd appreciate any feedback you have - heck, I'd even send you my resume and the job posting if you really want to help

[mimitabby]

why don't you just stop in?

[KSH]

I would stop in and drop off a nice copy of your resume. Just say that you were in the area and figured you would drop by a clean copy your resume, just in case the one you sent via e-mail didn't format properly.

Obviously your resume came out fine... but it's a way to start up the conversation and to why you are there.

Otherwise, you really have to walk a fine line between showing interest and seeming too pushy.

Good luck!

[LBTC]

Dar, when applying for jobs at the corporate office, I pulled that one more than once. When we'd set up the interview for one job, I would mention the other job I'd applied for, explain that I don't know where it is in the process, and don't know if I'll be asked to interview, but if they are going to ask me to, can they see me the same day?

The things that were to my advantage: this was within the same company; the same person was setting up both interviews; I knew that the girl setting up the interviews was in basically an entry - level position. What she thought of whether I was pushy or not would not make any difference to my success.

BTW, it worked.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a buyer needs to have some assertiveness, doesn't she?

Mr. Silver can probably give a better answer of how the question will be received. Certainly you would express that it is not necessary for you to do it that, only that you will happen to be in town and are available during the hours of .... Even give them the heads up that you will be stopping by, and check to see if the interviewer or supervisor might have a moment to meet with you, not necessarily an interview.

If that all feels to comfortable, the clean copy of your resume is also a nice idea.

The more face time you can get, the better.

Go for it, Dar!

Lots of butterflies to you now, and hugs,
~T~

[Mr. Bloom]

Hmmm...there's no perfect answer.

My guess is:

• This is a dream job for a ton of folks
• They have TONS of interested folks
• Therefore, you need to set your interest apart from everyone elses.
• Therefore, it's probably worth taking a risk...

For me, I've always appreciated the moxey of someone who's put in the extra effort to stand out from the crowd.

LBTC is absolutely right...a buyer needs moxey and chutzpah...but don't confuse that with pushy. I can't define the difference, but I know it when I see it. Moxey is knowing that you have a "good product" and persistently selling your attributes and how they benefit them...pushy is selfish. Remember, it's about them

If you show up at the door, be prepared (practice in the mirror if you need to)with what you might say for the various scenarios:

• If the person you need is not willing/able to meet with you, what do you say to get the "gate keeper" on your side in drawing attention to your resume.
• If you do get to the right person, what can you say in 2 minutes to make sure they know why you're a good candidate...keeping in mind...it's not about your "dream job", it's about your qualifications for what they need. Your objective is to leave a good impression with the hope that they will want to spend more time with you.
• Think about other scenarios...and prepare

In the end, follow your gut and be comfortable with what you do.

Hope this helps...Keep us posted

[RoadRaven]

Hey there Dar... some good advice I think here... the key is, in a pile of hopefuls, what can make you stand out?

Def drop in a "nice/clean" copy... MrS and LB have given great ideas and thoughts for 'what next'.

Best of luck, have fun and let us know how it all pans out!