The period following the submission of an online job application is a time of anticipation. It refers to the duration between clicking the “submit” button and potentially receiving a response from the employer. For instance, an applicant who submits their application on Monday might expect to hear back within a certain timeframe, which forms the crux of this waiting period.
Understanding appropriate expectations surrounding this timeframe offers several advantages. It can mitigate anxiety, allowing applicants to manage their job search efforts more effectively. Historically, communication timelines were longer due to slower postal services. Now, with digital communication, expectations have shifted toward quicker responses, although the reality often lags behind instant gratification.
