I just got another rejection letter

[Judy]

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Not illegal, just a legally foolish thing to do any more. Liability. Lawyers. All that.

 

[Judy]

#1California Chick :

It is worth making the call!! Best case: you will learn something that will help you in the NEXT interview!! Worst case: You will discover that the job was rigged and there wasn't ANYTHING tht you could have done to get the job (but that is worth knowing too!!!).

Yeah, worth trying, nothing to lose.

Sometimes being overqualified is what does it.​

 

[Tala]

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Yeah, worth trying, nothing to lose.

Sometimes being overqualified is what does it.

Then why toy with me and pretend you are gonna call me when you know all along that I'm waaaaay over qualified for a minimum wage car washing job???

(unless a high school diploma = overqualified, I'm at a loss on that one)

 

[Rosalind]

For a minimum wage car-washing job, I am sorry to say that pretty much "wanting to work legally, on the books" probably translates to "overqualified." Around these parts, anyway, most of the minimum-wage type jobs are staffed by people who are not quite legal--either not legal to work here or working under the table for cash. Both are cheaper for the employer than paying someone on the books and having to pay Social Security, unemployment insurance, etc.

 

[dutchhollow]

You answer to why you didn't get hired is probably right here:

Yes the regional person had the final say. I only spoke to her on the phone, but she went out of her way to call me up when I didn't respond to her email so I figured I had a decent chance
(She wanted a phone screening, emailed on a Friday, and I came down with a nasty head cold that weekend, which is why I hadn't responded to her email - I was going to call her the Tuesday she called me

Not responding to a potential employers email because of a head cold, not a good idea, makes it seem like you are really not interested in working, or the type of person who is going to call in at the slightest excuse, not saying this is true about you, but what it might seem like to them (and what it would have seemed like to me). If you want the job, you should make it appear you will show up for work unless you are in the hospital.

 

[Whispering Winds]

#1California Chick :

You should give a call to the person that interviewed you. Tell him that you are very disappointed that you were not hired. Then ask if he can tell you WHY you weren't hired or if there is anything that you could have done differently. Also ask about any references that they may have called (is someone giving you a bad reference??). If you and the guy really hit it off, he may tell you what went wrong!!!

Good Luck!!!

Cindy

PS the interviewer may tell you that it wasn't you at all!! Maybe the boss hired his son/daughter/niece/nephew!!!

Cindy, your PS said it all. I was thinking the same thing. Small towns are notorious for that. The local grade school just interviewed 31 people for their secretary and my friend that is a a realtor with me has a degree in physcology, (I can't spell that word!) worked with children with severe behavioral problems, ran an office as manager for five years and did family counseling . . .and she didn't want a job like that again, she just wanted something that would give her a regular paycheck and possibly insurance, and they gave the job to a mom who is 50 . . .had five "perfect" kids in the system, and just recovering from breast cancer with three years to go before being considered cured . . .not saying anything bad about the cancer at all, I am glad to she is good, as she is a very sweet person . . . but she has only worked for a few years outside the home, and I mean FEW and it was in a bank . . . I am still just floored by the hiring of this lady . . .but it all boils down to her kids and her standing in the community . ..a bunch of hooey!!! OK, vent over. I'm exhausted.​

 

[4hooves&featheredfriends]

I am sorry that you were not selected for this position, however, I would tend to agree with DutchHollow regarding the importance of a prompt response to an interviewer. In this economy, it is often how hungry you are for a job and by not returning the phone call/email indicates that you were not that interested. Sorry, headcold or not. Employers are now able to select from a greater pool, with greater qualifications - so you have to be that much better in your initiative and enthusiasm for the position/organization.

In my experience, the candidate contacts the employer/interviewer 1-2 days after the interview and then again within a week if you do not hear from them. The approach often is,"I understand that you are extremely busy...I am really excited about the potential of this opportunity....and possibly drop in something that the interviewer will remember you for - a comment, compliment or an event that the interviewer might have relayed.

Keep plugging away.....it is a much different marketplace than ever before. Best wishes.

 

[ohiofarmgirl]

keep your chin up - a lot of the time it has nothing really to do WITH YOU.

for instance:

* they might already have had someone in mind - but many companies require that they post and hold interviews
* maybe there is no reason whatsoever
* maybe they just liked the other person better - for totally irrelevant reasons
* one of the most important reasons that people get hired is because the interviewer thinks that person will 'get along with the group' better than the person who is better qualified

and remember that there are lots of people out there interviewing. its important to do your best and be memorable. practice your interviewing skills, pick out your very best clothes - appropriate for whatever job, walk in with confidence, look people in the eye and when introduced repeat their name (as in "hi Tony i'm very pleased to meet you), BE POSITIVE - ask for the job but dont give them your sad story, send follow up thank you's to everyone you meet.

and dont take it all too personally. its a numbers game - especially now. the more you are out there the better your chances are.

good luck!

 

[dave_Cash69]

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Agreed.

 

[Davaroo]

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How many is "another" rejection letter?

I know a young man who just graduated with a degree in biology, who has, currently, 75+ rejections.

Keep in mind that when one in ten people are out of work - the other 90 percent are employed at jobs. Keep your chin up, keep your confidence in your skills high and above all else - keep looking.