Whatever situation you are in, it is vital to learn the “art of the follow-up.” Yes. That’s right. You need to understand the “nuts and bolts” of ensuring that you increase your likelihood of securing your desired job. 

Before we begin to consider the follow up process, you need to be aware of the job application timeline. Several job application processes will state when you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. You must pay keen attention to the detail so that you will not lose any chance of being hired. The application deadline is placed at the end of the job vacancy advertisement.

We suggest that you avoid following up too soon after you submit your application. You will be perceived as “too pushy” if you expect an update ahead of the announcement date. You will be perceived as someone who does not follow instructions and can be deemed a bad fit for the job.