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Wait, you mean I shouldn’t contact HR?

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May 10, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Cold Calling


Yes, you read that right. And, just in case you think I’ve lost my mind, I’ve brought backup.

Laurie Ruettimann (aka Punk Rock HR) has a great video posted on her blog called I Want The Job! When Do I Contact HR? It addresses the question that many job seekers have about the appropriate timing for a job application follow up.

We all know that following up is a vital part of getting the job that you really want. So when should you follow up?

According to Laurie, never.

That’s right. Never.

Now before you start sounding the alarm, it’s important to know that the real message is not that you shouldn’t follow up. It’s just that you shouldn’t follow up with HR. You need to find the hiring manager and follow up with them.

This is brilliant advice. Most new graduates wouldn’t have the experience to know about the inner workings of the hiring process. When I was looking for my first job, I made assumptions about the job search process that made me think that HR played a critical role in selecting individual new hires. In fact, it is the hiring manager who has the final say.

This is a great video and I encourage you to take a look. It also has some excellent advice on why you shouldn’t be a job stalker.

Check out I Want The Job! When Do I Contact HR?

2 Responses to “Wait, you mean I shouldn’t contact HR?”

  1. I like this theme you are using… what is it?

  2. Trevor Wilson says:

    It’s actually a custom theme I made myself using Artisteer.

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