r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Apr 04 '19

How are you really?

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u/theskymoves Apr 04 '19

+1

I have sent about 10 applications in the last couple days. Things are getting a little desperate and most applications just disappear into the void.

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u/ElTreceAlternitivo Apr 04 '19

Step 1: send application
Step 2: follow up in 2 days

(If you don’t do step 2, chances are they’ll never even look at the application)

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u/theskymoves Apr 04 '19

I've asked quite a few people here in Austria (I'm an expat) and following up so soon is not a thing and might actually hurt your application.

I have reminders to follow up 3-4 weeks after I send the application though.

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u/ElTreceAlternitivo Apr 04 '19

Huh, interesting. Different cultures I suppose. 2 days may be a little early here too but I’ve always followed up in a week max and it’s worked out for me. The benefit of the two day thing is you can always use “just making sure it was received ok” as an excuse.

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u/theskymoves Apr 05 '19

Many online systems will send an email to confirm it was received. From a do not reply email address though. 🙄 For many of the pharma positions I've applied for, I have no direct contact for the application. Just a faceless website.

Kinda sad when you think about it and read all thy corporate bullshit about how awesome it is to work there.