Would I just call the store number if I wanted to follow up on a job application?

Question

I'm looking for a job at the moment and a lot of people are telling me I should try and call the store and ask about my application so that I stand out more among other applicants. I can only find one number for  the store. Would I just call that number and ask for the hiring manager?

Also, what exactly should I say when following up by phone? Someone said I should say, "Hello, I'm looking to check on the status of my application", but is that the write wording or does that come off as being too forward?

CAMEAN · Accepted Answer

Yeah, just call the store and ask if a manager is there. If not, leave the employee with your name and number. I always just say "I recently put in an application and was wondering if you were still hiring" or "I recently put in an application and just wanted to meet you and talk to you in person." It's gone over pretty well so far. It makes more of an impression if you follow up in person, though.

Would I just call the store number if I wanted to follow up on a job application?

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