How to Follow Up After Sending a Resume

Video Transcript

"In a perfect world you'd never have to follow up, but in most cases you will. I'm Gloria Campbell President and CEO of Advantage Training Systems located in St. Petersburg Florida. How do you follow up after sending a resume? A couple of rules: one, wait seven to ten days. It normally takes that long for your resume to get in and to the person that you addressed it. The next thing you want to do is give a phone call. You're probably going to get a receptionist or an administrative assistant. Try not to leave a message with that person, if at all possible. Tell them who you are, try to speak with authority, let them know what you're calling for and the person you need to speak with. If that person is not available ask for their voice mail. It gives you a little bit more time and gives you an opportunity to think. I'm Gloria Campbell with Advantage Training System giving you some ideas on how to follow up after you've sent a resume. Final tip write down what you want to say. You're on the phone, read it, read it with conviction if you have to, but follow up on that resume."