When you apply for a job online, how long does it take before you can expect some type of response from the potential employer?
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It usually takes a couple of days, but yesterday my sister in law received a call before she'd even submitted the full application! She'd only put in her name and number and was still filling out experience and questionnaire. Pretty crazy.
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I've gotten a response in under a minute, and I've submitted applications and have never heard back. My experience is that there is no way to know.
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It should be about the same time as paper form. You should call the potential employer to follow up. It shows you take initiative.
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I've experienced anything from 2 hours to never. They have no obligation to reply. But on average, based on my experience, they generally reply within two weeks.
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It depends on the employer. Some are really good at getting you a quick response, and some are terrible about not ever responding.
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