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I applied for a job at Shop-Rite online last Saturday and haven't heard back, should I call them?

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BitskiBitski


I heard that it's best to call a place shortly after applying in order to better your chances of getting a job, is this true? Is a week long enough or should I wait? Or has it been too long? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Trader X
Trader X

I would definitely call them back today, a week is plenty long enough to wait. Most jobs will not call you back IF they did not decide to pick you (even for another interview) as they simply do not have the time to do that for everyone they interview. Unless they told you it would be a few weeks for them to make the decision, I would call up the interviewing manager and just say how great it was to interview with them, and state that you are looking forward to working at the company if they are ready to hire you.

There is almost no downside to following up on a job interview like this, unless they specifically asked you in the interview NOT to call in/check. Even then, after about 2-3 weeks I would do that anyway, OR just go into the store personally and ask. An easy excuse is something like:

"I know you asked me not to contact or check up during the interview, but I have been interviewing for other jobs as well and have been offered a position. I would rather work for your company, as I think this job is (more interesting, a much better fit for my skills etc), so I wanted to double check with you before I accept the other offer"


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