Rejection Letters

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Tue, 2003-08-12 15:50

Rejection Letters

A few weeks ago I applied for a really super job working with the journalist Will Hutton at The Work Foundation where he is also CEO. This morning I got a letter saying thanks for your application but unfortuately bla bla (you know the rest).

However, perhaps I'm over sensitive but the rest of the letter nearly sent me in the direction of the nearest gas oven - get this:

"WE were particularly looking for a combination of proven advanced web skills, and excellent written and verbal communications skills. We felt that you were at a disadvantage in these areas compared to other applicants"

The temptation to show The Work Foundation (the company concerned) how varied and articulate my verbal skills are - when they've never even spoken to me - is overwhelming. These are people who run courses in getting the most out of your staff and increasing confidence at work, among others.

I am now taking my eight years of experience as a copywriter and journalist to McDonalds who I'm sure will at least appreciate my skills at taking orders for Big Macs.

Rant over, thank you for listening.

Tue, 2003-08-12 15:52

Liana

Aww Rach, their loss. What an appalling way to couch "another applicant was more successful on this occasion" Gits.

Tue, 2003-08-12 16:05

Rachel

Thanks Liana! *climbs out of dustbin*

Tue, 2003-08-12 16:08

Natalie

With my ninja skills I shall rid the world of these idiots for you Rach. I know you have "excellent written and verbal communications skills" want me to write and tell them? silly arses next one darling, for sure. Nx

Tue, 2003-08-12 17:31

Tony Cook

I'm upset for you Rachel. I've never met you but your written skills and articulation are exceptional. You are one of the best communicators ever to have come on to this site. Their loss!

Tue, 2003-08-12 17:48

Rachel

Oh guys! Thank you so much. I wasn't fishing for compliments but you've cheered me up no end. I love ABC!

Tue, 2003-08-12 18:14

Tony Cook

Rachel - just tried to email you and it came back saying you were on holiday until the 15th of July! If you got it, great - just reply - if not then email me at the above address and I'll get back to you!

Tue, 2003-08-12 18:30

Rachel

Tony, thanks! I got it and just replied. Blooming autoresponder - can't take the thing off as the server's gone down.

Thu, 2003-08-14 17:08

Skeeter

Thats totally true. Most interviews are fixes, they are where I work. They just go through them to stay within the law. Usually they\'ve chosen someone either from inside as Pete says, or from the application form and a quick visit. I read in a management book that most interviewers make up their mind about you within 5 to 30 seconds. You\'re wasted on them Rachel. The right job is just around the corner!

Wed, 2003-08-13 12:38

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Philip

Rachel - capitalism is rotting away. It is best to see the rejection in this light. It was nothing personal - people like that are simply phillistines. You could apply for jobs and say you could fly, juggle, speak eight languages and hold numerous chairs and nobel prizes, and they would just say 'yes, but can you type?' Don't be disheartened - an organic culture can only be attacked for so long, before it bites back, then we, and not they, will be doing the rejecting. You can however guess my attitude towards McDonalds.

Wed, 2003-08-13 15:29

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Pete

Don't worry about this rejection letter.I bet it or something similar goes on all their 'I'm sorry but on this occasion' letters.I suspect they just do it to safeguard them from court cases under discrimination laws.Half the time they are already going to appoint an internal applicant before the advert even goes out.

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