Reapply online
I applied for a job online on 9/12. This is a position that I am extremely interested in. I applied online through the company's website. I have not heard anything yet. I realize that it has not been very long and I definately need to give them more time to contact me. That being said, if they do not contact me I am wondering about followup because there is no contact info listed - you can only apply online. So, I wouldn't know who to call. Do I just call the office and talk to the receptionist and try to get the contact person? Secondly, they required that all applicants submit their desired salary, which I did. However, lately I am coming to realize that my desired salary is considerably higher than what the market is paying in this area (I rececently relocated from a higher salary part of the country). I am willing to bet that the salary range I gave for this position it too high, and may keep them from contacting me (I meet all the qualifications otherwise). While I would like to earn a salary in that range, I am comfortable and it is economically feasible for me to earn something less. So, I am kicking myself wishing I would've given a lower amt because I really want this job. Would it be innapropriate to reapply online and indicate a lower salary range? If so, would I use the same cover letter and just change the numbers or indicate in the letter that I am lowering my desired salary range?
It would be in your best interests to NOT submit another online application. You actually have two choices, the way I see it.
Choice number two may still be an option at this point as it has only been 4 business days. Then again, the grace period is sometimes only two or three days. Look anyway. It never hurts. If you go with choice number one, don't go into lengthy explanations with the receptionist. I am quite sure he/she wants to hear everything so that he/she can either stay in the loop or best serve your needs, but keep it simple..."Hello. I submitted an application on-line and have discovered an error. May I please have the Human Resources Department so that I may correct this?" If you get a voice mail, don't leave a message. Remember the name of the person you were connected to so that when you call back, you can ask directly for that person and not have to explain to the receptionist again. Also, once you get the HR dude (ette)'s name, you may be able to figure out their email address. Company email address are usually based on one of the following formulas.......first name.last name@ company name.com (kelly.3214@ whatevertheheck.com) or first inital last name@ company name.com. (k3214@ whatevertheheck.com) When you finally reach the appropriate person, explain that the salary range you stated is what you were asking before you relocated. Explain what your true salary range is......"I was looking over my cover letter and realized that the salary range I submitted was based on my previous living situation and expenses. I am actually asking for (state range here). I am sorry for any confusion and am looking forward to hearing from you after the applicatoin review process is complete for an interview."
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