Applying for too many jobs

[Farrous13]

hi there. Im basically graduating this semester in engineering and im applying for lots of jobs. Some online, some during career fairs. Now the question is when i get a job interview, or a phone call for a job interview, is it normal to ask about the job i applied for. I mean would the employer think that im not taking it seriously. Bcoz i think that i shouldnt commit to couple of jobs hoping to get a hold off, instead i feel that applying for a lot of jobs will increase the chances. Please can any body express their point of view. Thank you.

[Tsveta]

I don't think it is wrong to ask the interviewer for which job he is contacting you. They don't expect this is the only job application you've made. Normally they will introduce to you and will mention for what position they are calling.

[xminchx]

I also agree with Tsveta. However, if you meant that you want to ask the interviewer what the job is about because you are just plain not sure what it is, then that is fine too. It may help to do a little research about the job and/or company before hand, but if you do not, it is ok. Companies don't expect everyone to know what they are about and what each position will consist of. All you can do is be as professional sounding over the phone as you can, because that will be better for you in the long run.

[meancleantech]

You should keep track of each company and the jobs you applied for with the company. It may make you look like you just threw out 100 resumes if you don't have an idea of what job you applied for with that company. When I hire and have someone from my office call, if the person doesn't know what job they applied for with us it kind of questions how much passion they have for that job and how serious they are taking it. We usually will still interview them but it is a bad mark on their job search sheet.

[Michael06]

Wow!

It is good to see so many people taking initiative and giving us a good info on Job Interview. Thanks a lot for sharing it.

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[RSTech]

I agree with the others that you should ask about the job and the company. Remember, employment works both ways. It has to be good for the employer and employee. They aren't just interviewing you, you're interviewing them too. Make sure they are what you are looking for.

[Swift]

Once you send out a resume keep track of what you are applying for is my advice. Just something simple Company you applied to, Date you applied, Position you applied. Then you know forsure and don't even have to ask. When i've applied to several jobs its what i do. I keep a folder of sent resumes then it is easier to contact to see if they have filled the position to.

[jakehussie]

I do think that having an array of jobs is a positive thing. Once your interviewer gets to know this, he might even think that you have the flexibility and knowledge to do a lot of things.

[georgebuffet]

Hi,

Yep. I agree with these people. You can ask them but most probable they will introduce themselves when you pick the call.

But if you are applying for more than one job you can just note down the company name s and details in a notepad for future reference

Hope it helps :)

[move5]

I agree with the others that you should ask about the job and the company. Remember, employment works both ways. It has to be good for the employer and employee. They aren't just interviewing you, you're interviewing them too. Make sure they are what you are looking for.

You applied there so it must be a job you're interested in.

PS to the original poster.
I hope you don't use slang on your resume.