Advice after applying for a job

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I applied for a great job that really suits my past experience a couple of weeks ago. As a bonus, the job is really close to relatives and in the same city as my elderly grandmother who raised me.

I think I goofed up however because there was no instructions on how to apply and I sent things to the hiring lady in like three separate emails. I also called and left a message. But I even sent a relevant thing I wrote a few weeks ago in an attempt to impress.

But there hasn't been any word from the lady. No email, no phone call back. The closing date for applying to the job is Monday.

My question is, is it more likely that I screwed up so bad I was taken out of consideration and they don't want to contact me, or is the hiring lady just accumulating applications until the closing date before reviewing them? Should I try to attempt contact on Monday or afterwards?

Did you send a resume and cover letter? If you did, then that's all you need. I think mailing a paper copy is better than emailing, but then again, I'm old.

If they don't call you back, it's not necessarily because you screwed up. A lot of times they'll pick out just three resumes out of all the ones they get, the best ones, and only interview them. And if you made ANY spelling or grammar mistakes, you're guaranteed to not get the call.

I;'m in the same boat right now. I've done a few things that really helped...

#1: Pay someone to write your resume. I paid $450 and it's splendid, plus it works. At least have a NT look over your resume. I had applied 5-6 times to a company and made a mess of things. When I applied with a new profile and resume I got two interviews within 3 weeks. Unfortunately I don't think I made it past the HR phone screening interview for either but I haven't heard back... still waiting. I'm in the same boat with old experience...

#2: You need to come across as put together.. I'm not sure what the position is but many NT's will judge you based on your communication skills so you need to come off as an NT to get to step one. This paid resume might help.

#3: DO NOT mention your bipolar disorder or being an Aspie. Both can cause troubles in the workplace and companies are not going to hire a project.

#4: Be confident about your skills, even if you have forgotten much of your abilities. Most of us learn very quickly and your're better off under the gun with a job than without a job. Confidence is key! If you are like me you are probably hyper honest. Try to temper this so that you don't outline all of your downsides in your resume/CV and in interviews. Don't lie, we normally are not good liars. Plus it's just plain wrong. Just try to stick to the positives and express confidence.

#5 If the company/job you applied to is truly a dream job you might want to wait, and email them a better packet (resume cv etc) in 6mo that is very polished. You should be persistent in trying to get the job but if your prior submission was a mess then you will just come across as annoying. Wait, plan and develop a message you want to deliver and confidently deliver it. You might want to practice your interview skills with a trusted and helpful NT.