You saw the perfect job posted online. You customized your résumé, wrote a great cover letter and then submitted via the process that was outlined in the posting. A day goes by. A week goes by. A month goes by – but you never received a response. You don’t want to bother the employer, but how do you get information you need? These tips will help you successfully navigate the employment follow-up. 1. Verify the receipt of your application. With the vast array of email providers and anti-virus software, it is highly possible that your résumé may have been directed to a spam folder. Read more.