Religiously The world moves pretty fast. The Internet moves even faster. When a job seeker receives an e-mail as a result of a submitted resume there needs to be a timely response. Perceptions online are far less forgiving than they are offline. People demand instantaneous results.
Critical care needs to be taken in the format and protocol of e-mail.
If you are an active user of the Internet it may be wise to set up an e-mail address specifically for use in the job search. This will avoid messages getting caught up in the clutter of other online activity. When opportunities present themselves for e-mail contact with a hiring manager, be certain to include and invite offline contact information. It is easy to get overwhelmed and out of control in a point and click environment. In a job search, it is critical to track every contact and to manage correspondence with them.