Most companies will notify that they have received your application, but there is not an automated rejection. You should expect to hear back from most applications within two weeks.If not, you're probably no longer being considered. An Application Submitted message confirms that you have applied for the job. I accepted a job offer through an email but I have not yet signed the contract. Is it possible to back out of the job. An example phrase to use would be "Hello. There's probably a reason why your job applications aren't getting a response. If you're not hearing from employers, here's what could be happening. If you don't receive a reply, you could also consider calling their office or contacting someone else in the HR department.