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Default Sep 25, 2020 at 04:26 PM
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I had barely submitted my resume and cover letter, like I mean less than an hour, and suddenly my phone was ringing with the number of one of the places I had just submitted my information to! I freaked and just stared at it ringing hoping they would leave a voicemail but they didn't. Should I call back should i wait until tomorrow I just sent my resume to several places in the last day or two and I was hoping to hear from at least two or three before I made a decision. Can a potential employer look too desperate? Should I see that as a red flag? It really spiked my anxiety to have someone call not even an hour later. Have I already screwed this up?

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Default Sep 25, 2020 at 04:44 PM
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Employers call quickly now - people looking for work have lots of choices and usually the quicker an interview occurs and an offer is made, the better. They want to get a new employee hired and not lose that person to someone who is faster. And in turn, you should answer your phone if you're putting in applications. Some people won't leave a message, they'll just move to the next applicant.
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Default Sep 25, 2020 at 09:08 PM
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Ugh I know, I just freaked out when the phone was ringing so fast. In my defense I just wanted to give a couple other jobs that I applied to and feel more excited about a chance to respond. Plus I am dealing with a lot fear of failure right now, I don’t want to boomerang back here in year or two and I guess my brain is saying “Hey, can’t boomerang back if you never leave.” I will call them tomorrow.

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Default Sep 26, 2020 at 04:45 AM
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Of course employers could be desperate because they need to hire staff. Not sure how they can be “too” desperate or why is it a red flag. It’s not a social call or a date. Now if you prefer those other jobs it doesn’t mean you must get this one. But do call them back
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Default Oct 02, 2020 at 01:21 PM
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It really depends on the industry and position. I'm looking for a driver position and submitted an online app to a company, turned off my computer screen, got up, stretched and my phone rang, it was the company I just applied to. Some places, as has been mentioned before, realise they have to act quickly if they want to fill positions.

Take it as a compliment, you have a highly desirable skill set that isn't common, if that makes them desperate, then every trucking company in the USA is desperate. Ok, bad example, they are.

But seriously, it's a compliment to you. They want YOU, and they want you NOW! before anyone else grabs you. This puts you in a pretty powerful position, don't forget that. Don't let it go to your head either though.
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