Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
I emailed two potential voluntary organisations in Vancouver last week.
One sent a nice email back asking me to apply as soon as I arrive, which I thanked them for. Another asked for me to send my resume, which I sent to them but it's been a week and I haven't heard anything. Bare in mind these are for voluntary roles (not paid), I did advise them I would not be in Vancouver until September so I'm wondering if they didn't realise that. Can I just send an email asking them how I would need to apply when I arrive or the fact they haven't replied means they are not interested in me at all - even as a volunteer? |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Some of these voluntary organisations are a bit slow, I have found. You don't know how often the person who ended up with your resume comes in, and in March, lots of people have leave, especially those with children.
Did you have the name of an individual that you sent your resume to Beckiwoo? |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by MillieF
(Post 11192954)
Did you have the name of an individual that you sent your resume to Beckiwoo? I think I'm just anxious as it's the first time I have sent my newly Canadized resume to someone :unsure: I might leave it until next week then and follow a polite email up |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Canadian job application etiquette, at least in the technology industry, is refreshingly simple: if there is no immediate interest, you won't hear anything back. Not even a 'thanks but no thanks'.
I don't believe any rudeness is intended. It's just the way it works over here. Of course, voluntary organizations may have a different 'culture' ... |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
I am in a similar position... I e-mailed the generic and then human resources and heard nothing. I then e-mailed a fairly senior guy in the organisation who replied with "it would be worthwhile to have a conversation and he would speak to me soon". That was 2 weeks ago. I have followed it up yesterday. I've read that it is encouraged that you need to be persistent as opposed to in the UK where I personally would just feel like an annoyance.
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Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
I have been told that "blind" emailing of resumes is basically ignored, phone calls are a possibility, but face-to-face is the only real way.
Having said that, I blind emailed my resume to several possible employers, which led to an email conversation, which led to a Skype interview and a job offer |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by Eddmac
(Post 11193260)
I have been told that "blind" emailing of resumes is basically ignored
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Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
I would say give it a week and then politely ask them if they need any further information that could help them determine if they have any suitable vacancies. Not the etiquette, just my personal opinion.
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Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by scotsnerd
(Post 11193505)
I would say give it a week and then politely ask them if they need any further information that could help them determine if they have any suitable vacancies. Not the etiquette, just my personal opinion.
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Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by MillieF
(Post 11193707)
That sounds like a good idea....you might think that volunteer organisations might be a bit more speedy but they aren't. I 'hate' it when applications for jobs are just ignored...it is just so bloody rude. Best of luck Beckiwoo!
Thank you and thanks everyone for your help :) |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Never hurts to send one follow email, but don't expect a response, but hope for one. More times then not, you will not receive a response to a resume or follow up letter, but some places do surprise you and reply, but I haven't found this is the norm, its been pretty rare in my experience to receive a reply.
Oh and even when say you get an interview and they say at the interview they will let you know either way, also don't expect a call or email, can't tell you how many times I have had interviewers say this and never received a call or email, so I don't take them seriously anymore, it seems to just be a way to avoid having applicants call and bother them after a resume. And at times the person answering emails to the general email isn't one of any authority in the company, I check my companies email, but for resumes I just print them, delete the email, and resume goes into a file cabinet, if/when we hire the manager will go through the pile and call. |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11194136)
Never hurts to send one follow email, but don't expect a response, but hope for one. More times then not, you will not receive a response to a resume or follow up letter, but some places do surprise you and reply, but I haven't found this is the norm, its been pretty rare in my experience to receive a reply.
I was surprised to get replies in the first place to be honest. |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by MillieF
(Post 11193707)
That sounds like a good idea....you might think that volunteer organisations might be a bit more speedy but they aren't. I 'hate' it when applications for jobs are just ignored...it is just so bloody rude. Best of luck Beckiwoo!
To me it's downright rude but apparently it's the norm there |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by lookingtogo
(Post 11195157)
Agree with Millie.
To me it's downright rude but apparently it's the norm there It's very frustrating but it's just the way it is. :) |
Re: Etiquette in following up applications/resumes
Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 11194136)
(...) at times the person answering emails to the general email isn't one of any authority in the company, I check my companies email, but for resumes I just print them, delete the email, and resume goes into a file cabinet, if/when we hire the manager will go through the pile and call.
Originally Posted by beckiwoo
(Post 11194184)
So if I don't receive a response, should I wait until I get to Canada and email them when I arrive then follow up with a phone call to speak directly to them?
I was surprised to get replies in the first place to be honest. SB |
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