-State within the email that you will follow up on a certain date.

-Follow up by phone on the date that you stated.

-Expect and prepare for the three main ways that your call will be answered:

1) You’ll reach the hiring manager directly,

2) You’ll reach the hiring manager’s voicemail, or

3) You’ll reach the person’s assistant

Hello.

I was advised by one of your staff to call you about my job application.

Look up the company phone number, call, and ask specifically for the hiring manager.

With a phone.