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Follow up emails
I'm just curious what do you title the email you send to follow up and check to see if they've received your application. I've been putting the job title in the subject line. What do you do?
How do you word your email?
I've been writing the following. I've only received a response once and while I understand and do not expect them all to reply, I'm wondering if I could/should change anything on my part.
1. my name is x.
2. A sentence that says I am writing to confirm if my application was received.
3. A sentence to describe that I am very interested and why I think I am a good match. Not detailed, I try to keep it short. 1 sentence, max 2 sentences.
4. I could be reached at x number for any questions.
5. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Me.
Re: Follow up emails
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Right, I have called several times to follow up. But I'm finding that most often than not, it's not feasible to call and it makes more sense to send an email instead.
If I don't know who is the hiring manager (or who is in charge of human resource stuff), nor can google this information, and I've sent my resume to the general email account where resumes are supposed to be submitted, I feel weird about calling the company.
I think calling vs emailing as a follow-up method is a debate of its own and hiring managers feelings on it varies. I've read articles that lean towards one or the other also. My SIL, a hiring manager at a well known company, sees the follow up calls as nuisance. Whereas another friend who also does hiring for her company, thinks it looks positive on the candidate.
anyway, I'd like to know more about your experience in writing follow-up emails if possible.
TIA