What to Expect After You Apply to Glassdoor

What to Expect After You Apply to GlassdoorWhat to Expect After You Apply to Glassdoor So youve applied to a job at Glassdoor - congratulations That in itself is an accomplishment. After all, applying to a job demonstrates proactivity, initiative and a desire to grow yur career . But after you click the Apply button, you might find yourself wondering What now?At Glassdoor, we aim to be as transparent as possible, not just with the job seekers and employers who leverage our platform, but also with the candidates who apply to our open jobs. So to help you understand what the application process involves, we reached out to four recruiting pros here at Glassdoor.Below, they shared the details on next steps, timelines, vorstellungsgesprch tips and more. Read on to learn what you can expect in the coming days - best of luckIf you apply to a job and dont hear back in the next day or two, dont despair - it doesnt automatically mean that youre out of the running. It could just be that recruiters are juggling other tasks. Recruiters source, screen and schedule interviews with multiple candidates for multiple roles, which means they cant always respond immediately. That doesnt mean they dont care, though.I make it a point to get back to my applicants within a week of applying. I know how horrible it is to be stuck in candidate limbo so I try to get them an answer on next steps ASAP, says Sales Recruiter Brianna Kelly.That doesnt mean youll always need to wait a full week before hearing back, though.Personally I try to respond within one to two days - I dont want to lose good talent, says Jamie Hichens, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.Keep in mind that if it does take longer than that, though, it doesnt mean youre falling behind.Id give it a week before getting frustrated. I feel like candidates think the role will be filled overnight. Everything takes longer than you think says Julie Coucoules, Global Head of Talent Acquisition.Not every single open role at Glassdoor follows the same exact interview process, but the following flow can help give you an idea of what to expectThe Glassdoor platform makes it easy to get the inside scoop on companies youre applying to - including Glassdoor So if youre applying to a job here, theres no excuse to not do some research on our profile .Candidates should definitely go to Glassdoor and read the interview tab for more insight into questions and topics that may come up, suggests James Parker, Manager, Global Talent Acquisition. In addition to interview reviews, Hichens recommends looking up reviews, salaries, benefits, photos and other open positions we have to see the whole picture.Once youve gathered all of this information, use it to help inform the questions you ask during your interview.I cant stress enough the power of doing your research and coming prepared with valuable questions. Not the generic tell me about the role questions, but the ones that dig deep, Kelly shares. Thi s shows me that the candidate welches prepared for the call, has an actual interest in a position here and values the time they are taking out of their day to interview.Beyond using Glassdoor to do your research, you can also turn to your network for advice if any of them work at Glassdoor.If candidates have any connections that work at Glassdoor, they should reach out to them for more insight, Parker recommends.When youre applying to a job youre really excited about, goingeven a day without hearing anything from a recruiter can feel like an eternity. But you should be careful not to pester the recruiter with unnecessary inquiries about where you stand in the application process. When you first apply, make sure to wait a few days before you reach out about the status of your application.Somewhere between three days and a week feels like the right timing to me, Coucoules says. Fortunately, Glassdoor recruiters are generally encouraged to give the candidates enough information on th e timeline that they will be put at ease in the process, so you shouldnt be left in the dark.If you werent given a concrete timeline, though, its totally appropriate to ask for one.I absolutely love when candidates ask for a timeline on next steps. It helps hold me and my managers accountable and gives the candidate peace of mind that they will have a resolution soon, Kelly says.Then, if you dont hear back from a recruiter on the day they said they would follow up with you, you are welcome to reach out.If the recruiter doesnt get back to them by that date, they should reach out via email, not by phone, Parker says. Sometimes recruiters get caught up and forget to follow up, so reaching out could be the difference between you moving forward or not.However, you should never come across as pushy or frustrated when following up, Hichens advises.Patience is one of the most important qualities in the hiring process, Coucoules says.