Is bothering a company about the job application good?

UnderPressure

I've been stood up by companies I have applied job at recently. I applied at Big 5 last week and I didn't even need an interview. They must really need additional employees. Anyway, they gave me an employee handbook right away. I think that's a good sign that they hired me, but I'm not sure. When I called for an update about my application, the manager said my paperwork was still being processed. He said they would give me a call. Well it's been a week since I applied, so should I keep calling them about this? I know I asked the same question about Hollywood video but screw them. I mean when I was in high school, I got my first job easily. I'm struggling to get a job right now. I need it for school and I hate relying on my parents.
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Hammerofthegods32 · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject:

I don't think it's a bad thing. Keeps you in their minds, you know? As long as you remain polite and not sound like you are being impatient, I don't think they would hold it against you.
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DarthRekal · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

UnderPressure · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject:

DarthRekal · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:01 am Post subject:

Human Resources... the people that ACTUALLY do the hiring paperwork.. background checks
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UnderPressure · Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:02 am Post subject:

Oh ok. I thought you meant I had to hit some kind of a "homerun." man10

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Luigi10 · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:52 am Post subject:

I think its always good to show interest as long as you are polite and cordial when inquiring about your application.

UnderPressure · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:53 am Post subject:

Damn it, man. The manager said they won't be contacting applicants till the last week of this month or early February. Good Lord, the life of an unemployed man. bang

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Snake Eyes · Right Hand Man Joined: 11 Feb 2007 Posts: 3897

^ Hey man, I have been there. Hope you do better than I did when I was unemployed for 2 months.