Stage 4 · Job Search · Premium

Follow up on a job application

Ask politely whether there is an update.

Before the call

Job Search

Ask politely whether there is an update.

You applied several days ago and want to follow up.

Listen

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Caller

Good afternoon, Northside Services.

You

Hi, my name is Alex Rivera. I’m calling to follow up on an application I submitted last week.

Caller

Which position did you apply for?

You

The maintenance helper position.

Caller

Let me check. Yes, I see your application here.

You

Great. I wanted to ask whether there is any update on the hiring process.

Caller

The manager is reviewing applications this week.

You

Thank you. I appreciate the update.

Practice line by line

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Caller

Good afternoon, Northside Services.

Key phrases

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Practice your answer

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Caller

Good afternoon, Northside Services.

Your turn

Say your answer out loud before you reveal it.

Try a variation

  • You applied through a website.
  • You already had a phone screen and are following up after it.

Call Challenge

Follow up without sounding demanding or asking the same question repeatedly.

Now try the call with less help.

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