Then set a time rather than leaving it open. This is called the assumptive close and it tends to be very effective. And to harvest other names of people who might be good employer contacts for you. This is a little advice to keep you going. Phase three is the hardest part of your job search project.
Most people start off with some enthusiasm and a sense of purpose.
At least on the outside, that is. I know, from both the letters I get and my own experience with jobseekers, that many of you approach the whole thing with a fair amount of dread. My skills are so limited. I could go on, but it would take up the whole column. Let me tell you, I ve heard them all.