I read your article and it was really educative. I recently had attended an interview in an MNC, had been through serveral rounds and atlast they infact had told that they shall inform me within 5 days or so..so i kept on waiting and infact sent a mail to them to let me know the status because it will relive me to search for other jobs if not..so that i need not be thinking always hope i shall get that one..or so..
But infact, neither a mail or response was made from the HR dept.
Truly, i believe even if its rejection they can let the candidate know..that should truly relive instead of false hopes and how long it would anyway type a mail in this world...True they might have number of other tasks, but if someone is waiting for an response from their end they should be let known..otherwise it might create a bad image of the co...
How???..i enquired with a few of my friends..who said about the co, eh...leave tat co they dont respond well...they take a very long time to respond..dont worry even to apply for that co...and so..on..look out for other co's..
So..responding to a email is important whether its positive or negative feedback.
Your article is nice
starry
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Aug 11, 2009 03:11:52 AM
how to respond to a rejection email
Salient points and savvy advice from Suzanne.
Two points:
1. Don't take this personally.
Did you know that 30% of successful job candidates do not last the typical 90 day probation. The reasons are numerous.
2. If you TRULY want(wanted) this position, why not write a response to the letter, gently saying to the HR person that if the hired candidate does not work out, that you would like to be considered. State your USP (unique selling points) and your personal branding.
In any business, there is at least a 24% turnover each year.
Keep going forward in your job search.
Melissa Martin
Bilingual career coach
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Melissa
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Jul 20, 2009 08:56:50 AM
I agree with you - don't internalize it!
Great post! There could be a million reasons why a job applicant didn't get a job. Perhaps the job position got cancelled or the hiring manager had a bad day. As hard as it may, try to leave the rejection behind you and move on.
Here's a blog post that I wrote about "How to Handle Rejection":
starry @ Aug 11, 2009 03:11:52 AM
Melissa @ Jul 20, 2009 08:56:50 AM
Lewis, Seattle Interview Coach of WA @ Jul 10, 2009 02:53:43 AM
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