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post #1 of 24
12/21/09 at 7:03pm
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So I submitted an internship application on 12/4. In the letter, I indicated I would follow up two weeks later. Left a message for the internship guy last Thursday (12/17) and still haven't heard back. Should I call again tomorrow? What's the proper waiting period if you don't hear back right away?
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post #2 of 24
12/21/09 at 7:03pm
Sorry to hear you got negged, buddy.
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post #3 of 24
12/21/09 at 7:12pm
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Please. I've got this shit sealed up. They are busy this time of year.
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post #4 of 24
12/21/09 at 7:48pm
What industry and what is the size of the company?
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post #5 of 24
12/21/09 at 7:49pm
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Sorry to hear you got negged, buddy.

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post #6 of 24
12/21/09 at 8:06pm
Never leave a message when following up. Hang up and dail again later.
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post #7 of 24
12/21/09 at 8:12pm
It sucks that you blew him and you're still getting negged, conne.
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post #8 of 24
12/21/09 at 8:14pm
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Originally Posted by ektaylor View Post
Never leave a message when following up. Hang up and dail again later.

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post #9 of 24
12/21/09 at 8:19pm
This isnt the 80's. People dont want to be bothered by a hundred people following up on submitting an application. Follow up after an interview, not an application.
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post #10 of 24
12/21/09 at 9:11pm
Wait until after the holidays.
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post #11 of 24
12/21/09 at 9:18pm
Keep calling until they move. If you've lost the job, calling won't make it any worse. Who knows they might like your interest.
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post #12 of 24
12/21/09 at 9:20pm
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Originally Posted by bobby2times View Post
This isnt the 80's. People dont want to be bothered by a hundred people following up on submitting an application. Follow up after an interview, not an application.

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I don't see how following up can help you. They have your application. Let the process run its course. I've never heard of anyone following up on an application.
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post #13 of 24
12/21/09 at 9:33pm
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Well they tehcnically finished for the year last Wednesday so the guy may not be in the office. I will wait to hear. BTW all the people I talked to told me to put in a "I will follow up within two weeks" clause.
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post #14 of 24
12/21/09 at 9:38pm
epic story.

my friend interview first week of november for a job. doesn;t hear back for a day so calls 4x over 3 days.
says he has another offer (doesn;t) but that they're his first choice. says it is common courtesy for him to give them right of first refusal, they are his first choice. also, says he needs an extra 15k over original asking price for aggravation.

they finally call and tell him never again to inquire with their agency.
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post #15 of 24
12/21/09 at 10:34pm
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Originally Posted by thekunk07 View Post
epic story. my friend interview first week of november for a job. doesn;t hear back for a day so calls 4x over 3 days. says he has another offer (doesn;t) but that they're his first choice. says it is common courtesy for him to give them right of first refusal, they are his first choice. also, says he needs an extra 15k over original asking price for aggravation. they finally call and tell him never again to inquire with their agency.
Has the guy ever held a job before?
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