HR filter - if an internet job positing provides a 3 week window in which I can submit an application via e-mail, is there any strategic advantage or disadvantage to applying sooner than later, or vice versa? Also, if I live in a city other than the location in which the job is situated, should I play this down or up? [more inside]
posted by analog on Oct 24, 2010 - 8 answers

I am applying for a job advertised on a company website. The career page says to send resumes to an HR email address (HR@company.com). The page also has the name and email of the HR specialist (JohnDoe@company.com). Should I address my letter to the HR specialist even though I am not emailing him directly? [more inside]
posted by alligatorman on Feb 24, 2010 - 9 answers

I applied for a very competitive position and made all of the preliminary cuts. I received an email that I'm being considered for a position in really awesome unit, and will be contacted if they want to interview me. They will make their decision on monday at the latest. Should I contact them? I really, really want this job! [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso on Dec 30, 2009 - 17 answers

Did my dream job pass on my application? Is there any way for me to ask them to reconsider? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 29, 2007 - 10 answers