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I uploaded my resume through a job recruitment website (for an review/writing position online). A few days later, someone contacted me asking my Skype details, so he could have a chat with me and see if I'm the right guy for the job.
I replied immediately to that email but till now I haven't heard from him. Is it advisable to 'remind' him or do I assume that I'm not the right guy for the job?
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I uploaded my resume through a job recruitment website (for an review/writing position online). A few days later, someone contacted me asking my Skype details, so he could have a chat with me and see if I'm the right guy for the job.
I replied immediately to that email but till now I haven't heard from him. Is it advisable to 'remind' him or do I assume that I'm not the right guy for the job?
resume email
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asked Apr 19 '14 at 17:06
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It's been four days
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 20 '14 at 1:08
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You don't have to explicitly chase: you could e.g. reply to ask a question about the role you're applying for, or tell him you wouldn't be available to talk on X day. IMO that'd be OK to do at most once at any time.
– Rup
Apr 21 '14 at 20:20
Hmm, alright, I'll wait a day or two more before I send one more in. Thanks for the replies, guys!
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 22 '14 at 3:41
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I uploaded my resume through a job recruitment website (for an review/writing position online). A few days later, someone contacted me asking my Skype details, so he could have a chat with me and see if I'm the right guy for the job.
I replied immediately to that email but till now I haven't heard from him. Is it advisable to 'remind' him or do I assume that I'm not the right guy for the job?
resume email
edited Apr 19 '14 at 19:29
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1661210
asked Apr 19 '14 at 17:06
Nicholas Tan Xuan
912
I uploaded my resume through a job recruitment website (for an review/writing position online). A few days later, someone contacted me asking my Skype details, so he could have a chat with me and see if I'm the right guy for the job.
I replied immediately to that email but till now I haven't heard from him. Is it advisable to 'remind' him or do I assume that I'm not the right guy for the job?
resume email
edited Apr 19 '14 at 19:29
Gotcha
1661210
asked Apr 19 '14 at 17:06
Nicholas Tan Xuan
912
edited Apr 19 '14 at 19:29
Gotcha
1661210
edited Apr 19 '14 at 19:29
Gotcha
1661210
edited Apr 19 '14 at 19:29
Gotcha
1661210
1661210
asked Apr 19 '14 at 17:06
Nicholas Tan Xuan
912
asked Apr 19 '14 at 17:06
Nicholas Tan Xuan
912
asked Apr 19 '14 at 17:06
Nicholas Tan Xuan
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It's been four days
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 20 '14 at 1:08
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You don't have to explicitly chase: you could e.g. reply to ask a question about the role you're applying for, or tell him you wouldn't be available to talk on X day. IMO that'd be OK to do at most once at any time.
– Rup
Apr 21 '14 at 20:20
Hmm, alright, I'll wait a day or two more before I send one more in. Thanks for the replies, guys!
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 22 '14 at 3:41
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It's been four days
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 20 '14 at 1:08
2
You don't have to explicitly chase: you could e.g. reply to ask a question about the role you're applying for, or tell him you wouldn't be available to talk on X day. IMO that'd be OK to do at most once at any time.
– Rup
Apr 21 '14 at 20:20
Hmm, alright, I'll wait a day or two more before I send one more in. Thanks for the replies, guys!
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 22 '14 at 3:41
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It's been four days
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 20 '14 at 1:08
It's been four days
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 20 '14 at 1:08
2
2
You don't have to explicitly chase: you could e.g. reply to ask a question about the role you're applying for, or tell him you wouldn't be available to talk on X day. IMO that'd be OK to do at most once at any time.
– Rup
Apr 21 '14 at 20:20
You don't have to explicitly chase: you could e.g. reply to ask a question about the role you're applying for, or tell him you wouldn't be available to talk on X day. IMO that'd be OK to do at most once at any time.
– Rup
Apr 21 '14 at 20:20
Hmm, alright, I'll wait a day or two more before I send one more in. Thanks for the replies, guys!
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 22 '14 at 3:41
Hmm, alright, I'll wait a day or two more before I send one more in. Thanks for the replies, guys!
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 22 '14 at 3:41
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Yes. Remind them. Politely of course. Recruiters are usually working on several positions at the same time....and it gets crazy. It could be they didn't receive ( or their system misplaced ) your reply. Good luck
answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
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In general, I would wait at least a few days before replying to remind someone, probably a week or so before following up just to remind him--if it's a holiday week(end), perhaps even a few extra days more.
However, if there was no clear communication already about when you should expect to hear from him, since he did not contact you the same day or following day, it would not be out of place to send a brief follow-up email asking if he could let you know (set an appointment) when he is planning to call so you can make sure you will be available and that he will have your undivided attention.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
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The general rule of thumb is to wait at least a week before sending a reminder message-- but in my experience recruiting, things do occasionally fall through the cracks. I have never minded a candidate requesting an update on status, and your story makes it sound as though your information fell through the cracks with regard to scheduling. A heads-up may be just what this recruiter needs to get you set up for the interview.
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Yes. Remind them. Politely of course. Recruiters are usually working on several positions at the same time....and it gets crazy. It could be they didn't receive ( or their system misplaced ) your reply. Good luck
answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
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Yes. Remind them. Politely of course. Recruiters are usually working on several positions at the same time....and it gets crazy. It could be they didn't receive ( or their system misplaced ) your reply. Good luck
answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
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Yes. Remind them. Politely of course. Recruiters are usually working on several positions at the same time....and it gets crazy. It could be they didn't receive ( or their system misplaced ) your reply. Good luck
answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
1594
Yes. Remind them. Politely of course. Recruiters are usually working on several positions at the same time....and it gets crazy. It could be they didn't receive ( or their system misplaced ) your reply. Good luck
answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
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answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
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answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
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answered Jul 11 '14 at 2:36
Jacki
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In general, I would wait at least a few days before replying to remind someone, probably a week or so before following up just to remind him--if it's a holiday week(end), perhaps even a few extra days more.
However, if there was no clear communication already about when you should expect to hear from him, since he did not contact you the same day or following day, it would not be out of place to send a brief follow-up email asking if he could let you know (set an appointment) when he is planning to call so you can make sure you will be available and that he will have your undivided attention.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
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In general, I would wait at least a few days before replying to remind someone, probably a week or so before following up just to remind him--if it's a holiday week(end), perhaps even a few extra days more.
However, if there was no clear communication already about when you should expect to hear from him, since he did not contact you the same day or following day, it would not be out of place to send a brief follow-up email asking if he could let you know (set an appointment) when he is planning to call so you can make sure you will be available and that he will have your undivided attention.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
1,4531222
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
In general, I would wait at least a few days before replying to remind someone, probably a week or so before following up just to remind him--if it's a holiday week(end), perhaps even a few extra days more.
However, if there was no clear communication already about when you should expect to hear from him, since he did not contact you the same day or following day, it would not be out of place to send a brief follow-up email asking if he could let you know (set an appointment) when he is planning to call so you can make sure you will be available and that he will have your undivided attention.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
1,4531222
In general, I would wait at least a few days before replying to remind someone, probably a week or so before following up just to remind him--if it's a holiday week(end), perhaps even a few extra days more.
However, if there was no clear communication already about when you should expect to hear from him, since he did not contact you the same day or following day, it would not be out of place to send a brief follow-up email asking if he could let you know (set an appointment) when he is planning to call so you can make sure you will be available and that he will have your undivided attention.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
1,4531222
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
1,4531222
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
1,4531222
answered Apr 24 '14 at 0:21
Jessica Brown
1,4531222
1,4531222
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The general rule of thumb is to wait at least a week before sending a reminder message-- but in my experience recruiting, things do occasionally fall through the cracks. I have never minded a candidate requesting an update on status, and your story makes it sound as though your information fell through the cracks with regard to scheduling. A heads-up may be just what this recruiter needs to get you set up for the interview.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
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up vote
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The general rule of thumb is to wait at least a week before sending a reminder message-- but in my experience recruiting, things do occasionally fall through the cracks. I have never minded a candidate requesting an update on status, and your story makes it sound as though your information fell through the cracks with regard to scheduling. A heads-up may be just what this recruiter needs to get you set up for the interview.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
11
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
The general rule of thumb is to wait at least a week before sending a reminder message-- but in my experience recruiting, things do occasionally fall through the cracks. I have never minded a candidate requesting an update on status, and your story makes it sound as though your information fell through the cracks with regard to scheduling. A heads-up may be just what this recruiter needs to get you set up for the interview.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
11
The general rule of thumb is to wait at least a week before sending a reminder message-- but in my experience recruiting, things do occasionally fall through the cracks. I have never minded a candidate requesting an update on status, and your story makes it sound as though your information fell through the cracks with regard to scheduling. A heads-up may be just what this recruiter needs to get you set up for the interview.
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
11
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
11
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
11
answered Apr 24 '14 at 1:00
mikethefab
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It's been four days
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 20 '14 at 1:08
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You don't have to explicitly chase: you could e.g. reply to ask a question about the role you're applying for, or tell him you wouldn't be available to talk on X day. IMO that'd be OK to do at most once at any time.
– Rup
Apr 21 '14 at 20:20
Hmm, alright, I'll wait a day or two more before I send one more in. Thanks for the replies, guys!
– Nicholas Tan Xuan
Apr 22 '14 at 3:41