Step 7: Apply and Follow Up

Any time you meet or speak to someone in your job search be prepared to follow up and keep in touch with your contacts. Let your contacts know how you are progressing. If you add something to your job search portfolio (for example, completion of a certificate course, updated resume), use this as an opportunity to re-connect with a previous contact person. Be sure to thank everyone who helped you. Be brief and sincere when speaking to your contacts. If you were successful in finding a job, contact those in your network who assisted or referred you. They need to know that they can stop searching on your behalf.

Follow-up telephone calls can be used to bring closure to elements of your job search. The telephone can be used to:

• Check the status of your application
• Ask about the hiring process – including shortlisting, interview timelines and the ideal start date for the position

If you were successful in obtaining an interview but not selected for the position you may use the telephone to:

• Obtain feedback from the interview
• Inquire about other positions that may be available within the company
• Discover whether there are any upcoming projects that may create opportunities

The telephone can also be used to expand your network and to obtain contact information for other jobs and employers.

Step 6: Identify and Implement Job Search StrategiesStep 8: Prepare and Practice Presentation/Interview Skills

Related content

• Job Search Guide
• Step 1: Know Yourself and Your Objectives
• Step 2: Know the Employers
• Step 3: Prepare Your Job Search Tools
• Step 4: Locate Opportunities
• Step 5: Network! Network! Network!
• Step 6: Identify and Implement Job Search Strategies
• Step 8: Prepare and Practice Presentation/Interview Skills
• Step 9: Keep Track
• Step 10: Evaluate Offers
• Step 11: Keep At It
• In Conclusion...

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