Last month, the company’s HR manager I have been considering to apply jobs for in future came to our campus and gave an info session. I have been able to have email correspondence with the HR manager, and have asked if I could have a phone call with her. She didn’t respond to that one.
So, I left a voice mail with same question. She hasn’t called me, and I know she is really busy person. Do you think it would be a minus if I called her again?
She has had two opportunities to respond, and has chosen not to do so.
What is the normal process for applying? Do that.
If you are not ready to apply, then wait.
Look at the company’s website for more info.
What are you calling about? If it seems that you don’t understand business norms, then she may not be interested.
If the content of your first request was “may I have a phone call with you” and the content of your second request (voice mail) was “may I have a phone call with you”, then this is your problem.
People in business are busy. A nonspecific request - just asking for a phone call - is a red flag for someone who will likely waste her time and is generally considered rude. If you have a specific question about the business or a job, then your message should contain that specific question. That way the person knows what you want and can decide how best to help you given what time and interest she has. She could mail you info, email you briefly or return your call with an answer. But it’s incredibly unappealing when people leave messages just asking one to contact them without giving any idea if they have a specific need or just want to chat.
Rude and ineffective: “I’d like to talk, when can we have a meeting?” At this point, the recruiter is thinking - brother, this person doesn’t even understand basic phone/email etiquette, I could get trapped on an hour long call with someone who has no point but just wants to generally shoot the breeze. Pass.
Effective and Polite: “I enjoyed meeting you at the info session at XYZ campus and am very interested in the _____ position. My qualifications match your listing; would you please let me know at which of your locations the position will be based?” At this point the recruiter knows you understand basic phone/email etiquette and that you’re a serious candidate for a position with a specific question. She can decide to send you the location through email, which requires little of her time if she’s busy, or to engage you with a phone call if she has the time and is interested.
What is it you want to discuss with her? If you have a specific question, ask it in an email or voice mail. If you just want to know about jobs, then look up the openings on the website.