Following up after applications

Hi everyone,

I recently noticed that a lot of pros here advise on following up after an application for a job. I don't want to come across as dumb but I'm not really sure how to do that and would like to ask for advice.

What does following up actually entail? And how do you go about it, especially when there are no contact numbers on the job posting?

I would appreciate if you could share some of your experiences and recommendations on this.

Thanks a lot.

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