Didn't get a position

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<p>I recently applied for a position on my schools Judicial Board and after a few weeks of not getting called or emailed and knowing someone else who applied days after I did and got the position, I assume I did not get it. Before I applied I stopped by the office and talked to the person at the main desk and they informed me that there were 3 spots available at that time. My resume and cover letter were both very good, and my reference was a professor I had last semester who is well known on campus.</p>

<p>I'm guessing they still have at least one spot available so maybe theres still hope. I sent a follow up email a fews days ago and haven't received any response back. My question is, what if I sent the main director an email asking him what they were looking for in a person for the job, or what I could do to improve on my resume to get the job next semester.</p>

<p>I'm hoping that this would show that I am determined and persistent, but I would like thoughts on this first before I send that email. Thanks.</p>

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<p>IMO, that could either work well or completely backfire.</p>

<p>I’ve been in the position of appointing people to student union senator positions, and quite frankly, if someone did what you’re proposing to me I wouldn’t think they were “determined.” Persistent yes, but completely annoying. There is no way I’d consider them the following semester.</p>

<p>But that’s just one person’s opinion.</p>

<p>Note - if someone asked me in person rather than via email, I would probably have a completely different viewpoint.</p>

<p>Edit - to clarify, I wouldn’t mind an email in the weeks before an application is due, but immediately after people have been appointed, no way. It seems more whiny than determined.</p>