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How long do you wait for a call before giving up?
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I applied for a marketing job over a week ago. I am definitely qualified for the job and I even possess the skills listed as an "added plus" in the job description.
If I don't get this job, I'm finally giving up on the marketing field (I've been without a full-time position for over 3 years since graduating from college) and going back to school for paralegal studies.
My question is, how long do I wait before I know I am not being considered for the position? I know the holidays are coming up so it may be longer than usual. I usually am patient about these kind of things, but since I'm contemplating school again, I'm slightly antsy.
TIA for your response. I feel like this is a silly question.
Re: How long do you wait for a call before giving up?
Then again, maybe they dropped the ball or a thousand other things could have happened.
I see no harm in asking if your resume was received.
After that, wait until a few days after Christmas, then call to follow up again and request an interview.. See what happens then.
I empathize with you! It took me four years out of college to get my first real job. Four years! I worked 2-3 crappy part-time jobs for all four years and it sucked SO bad! I was depressed and negative about life, especially this past summer (I got hired for first real job in late August).
I'm so sorry you've had the experience I did because I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. For me, my self esteem took a hit. I have a BA & experience in the field I applied in throughout all four years and couldn't get hired.
As for your question, you could call after a week past the end date for turning in applications and inquire where they are in the process. The whole process of interviewing & hiring is annoyingly slow across the board, at least in my field.
I wish you luck, whatever you decide to do.