Everything I've read (and experienced!) says to do what you can to put your name and resume in the hiring manager's consciousness. Of course, you want to be tactful as well, and if there is any instruction in the company's application that says not to call, be respectful of that. Otherwise, I would say that a friendly "just thought I'd put a voice to the name" call is perfectly in order.
dave. On 6/12/07, John Garison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm in a similar position. I've sent in my resume for a couple of > positions for which I think I am very qualified. One of them has an > online tracker that allows you to see where you are in the process. > (I've been at Hiring Manager Review for three weeks ...). One of them > seems to be a black hole. > > Question: Should I call the potential employers and ask where things > stand? Having been on the hiring side of the desk, I can see where this > would show some strong interest on the part of the applicant. On the > other hand, it could be construed as desperation. And I don't know that > I would be able to contact the hiring manager directly in any case. > > What would you do? (And in asking this I am not in any way implying that > Lisa did anything incorrect!) > > > John G > > > > > Lisa Gielczyk (TCP) wrote: > > I called last week to see if they'd made a decision about the job I > interviewed for. > > > ______________________________________________ > > Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. > New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help > technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. > > > Interactive 3D Documentation > Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com > > ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
