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prizm:
I have sent out several applications for work and havent been hearing much except from people who do not want to pay enough for me to live in their citys.
I have several contacts also helping at specific theatres. Many of those contacts have said things like it looks good or I think you have it, but the theatre itself has not contacted me personally. How long do you normally have to wait to hear something?
When I lived in NYC I heard back sometimes the same day but never more then 2 weeks, but I am now competing for much larger jobs and much longer contracts in regional theatre. Is there a diffrence?

Mac Calder:
It is largely dependant on the company. However if applications close on day X, I would expect them to make first contact with you within 2-8 business days (depending on how many applications they receive and how busy they are). Some companies are odd though, in the fact that if applications close on the monday, they allow late applications for a few days and do not touch the applications until every one is submitted.

MatthewShiner:
I don't think there is a standard.

I have to admit, that are times I forgot to send out notice I have filled a position to all people who submitted resumes.

MarcieA:

--- Quote from: "MatthewShiner" ---I don't think there is a standard.

I have to admit, that are times I forgot to send out notice I have filled a position to all people who submitted resumes.
--- End quote ---



Wow! I really think that unfortunately, you're a minority there. For this summer, I have sent out approximately 30 resumes and heard back from 1 person.

I have to say that I find it very frustrating and discouraging. I email, fax and post my applications and about 14 days after, whenever possible, send an email to follow up, but this time around I got nothing in response.

I recognize that there are certainly different circumstances regarding every job out there, but 30 applications and 1 response really makes me question my own abilities.

I wish more people took just a moment for a simple "We thank you for your interest, but have already filled the position." I know it would make me a little less stressed.

And I honestly don't think it has anything to do with my letter. It's literate, well written and was proofed by the literary manager at the theatre I'm currently at. I've used it numerous times and to be honest, never not gotten a job that I wanted until now.

Frustrating.

MatthewShiner:
Its very frustrating to send out 30 resumes and get 1 response, the only thing I can say in anyone's defense is that sometimes was a job posting, you can get 40-100 responses, it's sometimes hard to respond to everyone personally.  It's just the nature of the busiess.

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