Within one to two weeks best timing: Survey
Job seekers who are hesitant to contact a prospective employer after submitting their resumé shouldn't be, according to an Accountemps survey.
Seventy-one per cent of more than 300 senior managers surveyed said candidates should follow up within two weeks of applying for a job while only two per cent said applicants should not check in with the hiring manager.
When asked: "How long should a job seeker wait to follow up with the hiring manager after submitting a resume?" executives responded:
•One week or less (38 per cent)
•One to two weeks (33 per cent)
•Two to three weeks (17 per cent)
•Three weeks or more (six per cent)
•Don't know/no answer (four per cent)
•Don't follow up (two per cent)
