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When you apply for a job online, how long does it take before you can expect some type of response from the potential employer?

By Answer me Asked Jan 15 2008 10:42PM
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by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on Jan 15, 2008 at 10:49 pm Permalink

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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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Avatar Cyndi Ninja Jan, 15 2008 at 11:00 PM
Please :)
Avatar Nelson - Jetpacking from bed Jan, 16 2008 at 08:54 AM
I'll post what I can. I didn't take many pics this trip, it was mostly just a sit back and relax trip.
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by Zebulon on Jan 15, 2008 at 10:44 pm Permalink

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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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by Philip on May 14, 2008 at 7:07 am Permalink

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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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by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on May 1, 2008 at 10:47 am Permalink

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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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by Anonymous on May 1, 2008 at 10:41 am Permalink

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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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Avatar ScholarAtHeart May, 01 2008 at 10:49 AM
How long does paper form take? Does it vary?
Avatar Buddy Boy May, 16 2009 at 02:24 PM
Anonymous, are you saying that if you apply online you should also call to follow up?


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