how do you follow up with hourly job seekers? [infographic]

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Page 1: How do you follow up with hourly job seekers? [Infographic]

42% of job seekers follow up by phone

job seekersages 45-54

are the most likely age toemail an employer

to follow up

employers prefer applicants to follow up...

We surveyed our job seekers to find out how they were following up with employers after submitting an online application. We received

over 1,000 responses and asked them to pick between phone, email, in person or not following up. We also asked our employers how they

would prefer an applicant to follow up. Their answers may surprise you.

HOW DO YOU FOLLOW UP ?

33% of job seekersdon’t follow up

by wait to hear fromthe employer

42% said by email

31% said by phone

31% said don’t follow up

job seekers ages 25-34are the most likely age to

follow up in personemailme

don’t get lost in translation while searching for employees or applying for a job...

clear communication is key for employers and job seekers