What I found to be a pleasant let down was a rejection "letter". Well it was not a letter but an email. It was obviously a form email sent to all rejected applicants. But they SENT it! They communicated their desire not to hire me. Yes, I was disappointed but I did have the days and weeks wondering if they were going to call me. I love companies that do this and I would more likely to try them again just because they have the foresight and thoughtfulness, yes that the thoughtful, to let applicants know their actual status with them in a timely manner. I submitted my resume and within a week I was rejected.
I know it seems odd to praise a company for saying no to hiring me. I am going to give you some perspective, I have been job hunting on and off for the past 6 months. I send out anywhere from 1-3 resumes every week or so. Let say I have sent out close to 50 resumes. I have heard from 2 companies. The first company was a phone interview and possible follow up, but I never heard from them again. That to me was passively rejecting me. The second was my rejection this pass week. That leaves somewhere around 48 companies/organizations that do not communicate with rejected applicants. When did not having common courtesy become the normal for our hiring community? I know it is a little more working to compile a list of rejected applicants and send them a 3 line email but lets the applicant move on and try other avenues.
As I said, they rejected me but were polite enough to do so. I would feel better trying to work for them on down the road just for that simple courtesy. Thank you!
My rejection letter (minus my details and the company's name):
M,
We have reviewed your application for the Database Specialist at company. Although impressive, your skills and experience do not align as well with our position as those from other candidates, whom we have now chosen to continue in the process.
We wish you well in your career and thank you for your interest in company.
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