# Should I call and check on the status of my job app?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [June 5, 2004, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816 "2004-06-05T15:40:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![J0BLESS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e57/32.png) [@J0BLESS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J0BLESS)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2004, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816/1 "2004-06-05T15:40:15Z")

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Sent in an application early this week and I have not recieved a call back. Would they atleast call me to tell me I did not get it? Should I call to see if they got it since I mailed it?

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**Author:** ![FilmGeek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b19c9b/32.png) [@FilmGeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FilmGeek)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2004, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816/2 "2004-06-05T16:11:52Z")

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IMHO, it’s always a good idea to check up on job applications.

I’ve had several employers tell me that they wait until people call because that shows that you are really interested.

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**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2004, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816/3 "2004-06-05T16:15:53Z")

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Absolutely, you should call. Don’t make a pest of yourself, but sound genuinely interested. It gives a good impression, and shows that you are interested in the job.

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**Author:** ![Wasabee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f05b48/32.png) [@Wasabee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wasabee)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2004, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816/4 "2004-06-05T16:40:12Z")

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What about places that expressly state “No phone calls” in the ad. Is it okay to call as a follow up after you’ve sent out a resume to them?

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**Author:** ![J0BLESS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a88e57/32.png) [@J0BLESS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J0BLESS)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2004, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-and-check-on-the-status-of-my-job-app/248816/5 "2004-06-05T17:24:55Z")

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thanks for the advice