Job Applicants Can Increase Their Chances Even After No Response
Querying effectively: mastering techniques to proactively affect application processes
Hamburg/Munich - If you've applied for a job but haven't heard back, don't lose hope. Career coach and podcaster Bastian Hughes, who has previous experience as an HR professional, suggests that proactive inquiries can help stand out.
In a blog post on Xing, Hughes explains that forgotten job offers are a possibility. He recommends following up if you feel the job interview went well and everyone was satisfied. Long waiting times after an interview may be due to HR professionals handling multiple positions simultaneously. By actively following up, applicants may receive an update on the status of their application.
According to Hughes, it's worth inquiring even after a rejection, as the situation can change in direct communication. In case of an unexpected rejection, he advises inquiring again. A second look from the recruiter might reveal skills or qualifications overlooked during the initial review.
Hughes suggests designing resumes to ensure relevant skills, experiences, and knowledge are clearly visible. If the recruiter maintains their decision, you may learn more detailed reasons for the rejection than in a standard email. In the best case, it might become clear that you would be a good fit for future positions within the company.
Although the Enrichment Data provides several best practices for following up on job applications, the provided guidelines are general recommendations applicable to most situations.
- To potentially boost your chances in a job search, consider delving into education-and-self-development and career-development resources to refine your finance-related business skills.
- In business careers, stating on your resume that you've been proactive in follow-up inquiries after no response could demonstrate your determination, a valuable trait to recruiters.
- If you've had no response after an interview for a finance position within a company, it may be beneficial to pursue job-search strategies that include career-development activities, such as researching the company's future projects and potential roles that align with your skills.
