Today we're gonna give you some tips on how follow up
on your job application in person. That's coming up!
Hey guys, I'm Kim with Snagajob, your number one source for hourly jobs
and welcome to our weekly advice show.
So I know I've told you this before but I'm gonna tell you this again.
Following up on your job application is so so so important
and it can really make you stand out from the competition.
But, there is a right way and a wrong way to stand out on your job application.
Today, we want to talk about my favorite way of following up
doing it in person.
So this is a great way to get your face and name in front of the employer
and show them how dedicated you are to becoming an employee in their organization.
Here are four things to remember if you're going in person.
First, dress to impress.
Treat this as you would a job interview and go in looking polished and professional.
You don't want to give the employer a bad impression if you show up
straight from a work out all stinky and nasty.
Two, be considerate.
Only follow up on non-peak business times.
This means between 2 and 4 in restaurants,
and anytime before 4 in retail businesses.
Also, make sure to avoid any and all holidays.
You want to show the manager that you understand the business and that you're very considerate.
Three, be prepared to interview.
Wouldn't it be awesome if you went in to follow up and they decided to interview you on the spot?
We do hear of that happening.
So when you go in to follow up, bring a copy of your resume, your references,
anything else you want them to see that you would bring on a job interview.
Four, be selective.
Ask for the hiring manager.
If they're not there, ask when the hiring manager will be coming back in.
And then go follow up at that time.
You want to make sure that you're talking to the right people who make the decisions.
Now, remember. If a company says in the job posting to not follow up
then don't. But if there's nothing in there, then it's game on. You should definitely follow up on the application.
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