Question about following up on jobs

What are your guys' opinions about how to follow up on a job that was applied for on a company's job board? I have emailed, called, and just let applications go and can't seem to decide whats best to do. Calling the company usually seems like it does nothing is the reason I ask.

Any help would be great!

Alex

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With all good wishes, likely no chance in hell. Especially in this economy. Network, network, then apply when they ask you to. Otherwise you're usually just resume #57 of 95. Or 950.

 

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