"Do I really need to follow up on a job application?" Clients ask this all the time. Or they'll issue this sort of statement: "If they want me, they will call me." This is the wrong approach to take.

In this letter, a listener of the Dave Ramsey Show asks him how many follow-up emails she should sent after applying to a sales management job.

Not sure if you should follow up? Generally, you should. Unless the application instructions have directed you otherwise, it’s typically acceptable to follow up about one or two weeks following ...