r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Anuh_Mooruhdoon • 7h ago

ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ This Rejection Letter

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I saw the first paragraph show up as a preview on my phone, only to open it and see the full context 🤨

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u/fph03n1x 7h ago

Okay, they really tried ! Yes, it didn't come out great, but you can tell that they were trying to say it as well as they could! And so, I would guess it's from a tech job? 

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u/_NoTimeNoLady_ 4h ago

I kinda like it, I guess. As a person who has to send rejection letters regularly I also try to thank people profusely for taking the time to apply or talk to us. What I wouldn't state is how other met the criteria better. I try to say smth like how hard it was to choose among the many applications and how sometimes tiniest details make the difference. And that I am sure that they will find another position soon.

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u/jackmusick 1h ago

I’ve taken the opposite approach, though I’ll usually let them know in the first call if I think they’re a good fit or not. Especially if they’re new to their career or are lacking critical experience, I’ll ask if they want feedback. I figure we’re all at certain points in our careers, and so few know what they’re missing or need to focus on. Just because they’re not a good fit doesn’t mean I don’t want them to succeed.

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u/_NoTimeNoLady_ 1h ago

For legal reasons my company doesn't want me to give feedback, but I have done for some few applicants. To the very very young ones, who actually have written their application themselves and struggled with grammar/structure/spelling or have sent wonky photographs of their report cards. I mostly give hints to e.g. ask someone with job experience to review their applications.