{"id":17209,"date":"2023-02-10T14:48:42","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T07:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog?p=17209"},"modified":"2023-02-10T14:50:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T07:50:23","slug":"the-waiting-game-after-applying-to-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/the-waiting-game-after-applying-to-job","title":{"rendered":"The Waiting Game: What Do You Do After Applying For A Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter who you ask, the job seeking process is difficult, time-consuming, and labor-intensive \u2014 from preparing your resume to getting an interview. It can be exciting to scour through countless job posts and apply to whatever resonates with your career goals. But after you hit the \u201capply now\u201d button, what now?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have now entered <\/span><b>the waiting game<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014that <\/span><b>dreaded period of uncertainty and constant checking of your inbox for any updates regarding your application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This part of the process is inevitable, whether you are just starting in your career or if you are an experienced professional looking for growth. You can alleviate that uncertainty and come out as one of the top candidates by reminding yourself of some helpful tips you could use while you are in the waiting game.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You did what you could; don\u2019t be too hard on yourself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can always follow up on your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can still look for other opportunities while waiting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can upskill yourself moving forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kali sending out a virtual hug\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-1.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-1-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-1-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/the-waiting-game-after-applying-to-job\/#You_did_what_you_could_dont_be_too_hard_on_yourself\" title=\"You did what you could; don\u2019t be too hard on yourself.\">You did what you could; don\u2019t be too hard on yourself.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/the-waiting-game-after-applying-to-job\/#You_can_always_follow_up_on_your_application\" title=\"You can always follow up on your application.\">You can always follow up on your application.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/the-waiting-game-after-applying-to-job\/#You_can_still_look_for_other_opportunities_while_waiting\" title=\"You can still look for other opportunities while waiting.\">You can still look for other opportunities while waiting.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/the-waiting-game-after-applying-to-job\/#You_can_upskill_yourself_moving_forward\" title=\"You can upskill yourself moving forward.\">You can upskill yourself moving forward.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_did_what_you_could_dont_be_too_hard_on_yourself\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>You did what you could; don\u2019t be too hard on yourself.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before doing anything else, have you taken the time to appreciate and be proud of yourself? If you haven\u2019t yet, then <\/span><b>give yourself a big hug<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a pat on the back! What you did was no easy feat\u2014sending that resume or going to that interview you have prepared so hard for. It is normal to worry about how the recruiter will see your resume or interview and that is totally valid. Still, thank yourself for taking the chance and the risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often forget to look back and see how far we have come from when we first started building our career. Even if you have just sent your first job application, you are already miles away from the starting point. Just making <\/span><b>the decision to build your professional career<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is already a huge step in the right direction\u2014career growth. As much as possible, remind yourself that you did your best, and that is enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17214\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kali contacting someone\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-2.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-2-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-2-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_always_follow_up_on_your_application\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>You can always follow up on your application.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These questions will almost always pop up in your mind: <\/span><b>\u201cHow long should I wait? Is it okay to follow up on my application status?\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the first installment of Get Hired with Kalibrr last January 2023, Mr. Paulo Tatad, the Head of Talent Acquisition of ABS-CBN Corporation, mentioned that job seekers should <\/span><b>hold the employers accountable for their hiring timetable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you correspond with the recruiter, ask them about the entire application process and the timeframe they have per each stage. This way, you have an idea of how long your waiting game can be and plan your next steps accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This resource is from Get Hired with Kalibrr: The Future of Remote Work in the Philippines. To learn more about remote working from the industry standards, check out the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/iqVmHNbXpA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full webinar<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stay tuned for future events on our Facebook page.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they still have not reached out to you, this is where following up becomes important. A job application, like any other form of communication, should be a two-way street. There is no harm in sending an email to ask for an update regarding your progress. Wait for <\/span><b>five to eight business days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after you have sent your resume or have attended the interview before following up. After that, it is up to you if you still want to follow up again for a second time\u2014but be careful not to come across as demanding or desperate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17216\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-3.jpg\" alt=\"Kali browsing Kalibrr platform\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-3.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-3-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-3-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_still_look_for_other_opportunities_while_waiting\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>You can still look for other opportunities while waiting.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still got no response even after following up? Maybe it is time to redirect your attention to other opportunities. This does not mean that you should abandon your current application. In planting, you do not only sow one seed and wait if it matures or not before you sow another. The same can also be said in job seeking\u2014<\/span><b>you cannot rely on one application and passively wait if it progresses or not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you look for new opportunities, do anything that you think will help you <\/span><b>increasing your chances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of landing a job. You can start working on improving your resume and tailoring it to the role you want to get. You might also want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/blog\/avoid-these-answers-that-might-ruin-your-interview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brush up your interview skills<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and present yourself better in front of the next recruiter you are going to face.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important aspect to check is the place where you look for jobs. You can try exploring platforms you have not used before and check the kind of companies they have in there. Here in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalibrr<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we aim to promote entry-level to managerial jobs coming from startups to industry-leading companies, giving you a limitless number of meaningful possibilities to explore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17218\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-4.jpg\" alt=\"Kali with his new skills\" width=\"1003\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-4.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-4-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/FEB2023-Feb-9-Blog-Post_Point-4-768x237.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_upskill_yourself_moving_forward\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>You can upskill yourself moving forward.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along the lines of waiting actively and improving yourself comes <\/span><b>taking the time to learn new skills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One possible reason why it is taking time for recruiters to get back to you is that they are prioritizing those who fit their job search criteria more, thus making you wait.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prevent that from happening again in the future, research on the common skills necessary to be successful in the role. Gauge your knowledge and capabilities to achieve those skills, then list out those that you think will be most beneficial for you to improve on. Once that is done, you can look for free training and courses to upskill. Paid courses and training are also beneficial and can be seen as an <\/span><b>investment in your professional development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/blog\/five-free-online-marketing-courses-you-need-to-take\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five Free Online Marketing Courses You Need To Take<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The waiting game spares no one during the job search process. While you are in it, give yourself enough credit, plan what you need to do next, and wait actively. This is just temporary and it shall pass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalibrr is a recruitment technology company that aims to transform how candidates find jobs and how companies hire talent. Placing the candidate experience at the center of everything it does, we continue to attract the best talent from all over, with more than 5.5 million professionals and counting. Kalibrr ultimately connects these talents to companies in search of their next generation of leaders.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only end-to-end recruitment solutions provider in Southeast Asia, Kalibrr is headquartered in Makati, Philippines, with offices in San Francisco, California, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in 2012, it has served over 18,000 clients and is backed by some of the world\u2019s most powerful start-up incubators and venture capitalists. These include Y Combinator, Omidyar Network, Patamar Capital, Wavemaker Partners, and Kickstart Ventures.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more tips on acing job interviews, follow Kalibrr on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tiktok.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"emul cvr-bg\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2-2.jpg');\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3.png\" width=\"75\" \/><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption\" ><p>Every week we produce new insights perfect for fresh graduates like you. 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