How long does it take to hear back from a company(s) you applyed at?

Question

I started looking for jobs my Jr yr in high school, but I never herd anything back. Then I started looking again right after I graduated from hs, and again, I didn't hear back from the local stores I applyed to. I'm a college student now and the only job experience I had is working at a cafe shop in the school I attend to. They only give me three hours of work because I'm in between classes, and Its really not enough for me. Since it's summer, I'm out of work because they don't provide any business during the summer months, so I'm out of work untill August. It's very discoruaging not hearing back from these jobs I had applyed at. I've been told that the encomany is bad and a lot of places are not hiring. I'm 21 and I only had one job experience, which I started in January of this year, and none of these other places I applyed to have called me. I even went in and asked the manager if he or she have recived my application, and most places did but are not looking for people.

Answer 1

You should always give the companies a call back within 3 days of applying. It shows that you re really interested in working for their companies ... never expect to be called back. There are just too many applicants. Most employers wont even look at an application unless they recieve a call.

Answer 2

Try day-labor.  They have daily work for daily pay, but are amazingly hungry for consistent talented workers.

Its $50/day and thats not bad.

Answer 3

You may need to try contacting the companies you applied for a few days after you actually apply. It shows interest in working. Good luck. Many companies take a long time but a good place to start is calling the company back and asking for an interview. Good luck.