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re: Getting turned down for a job position.. anything feel worse?
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:12 am to SprintFun
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:12 am to SprintFun
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What kind of shite is this? Didn't even have the courtesy to call you or give you any feedback?
I did a car wash of phone, on-site local, and corporate HQ interviews for a job earlier this year. All told it was multiple days of my time and prep. Responses from the interviews was favorable. I was one of two candidates.
Then I got a form email from HR that I wasn’t selected and “best of luck in your future endeavors.”
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Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:16 am to NATidefan
quote:That sucks, man. It sounds like you were really excited about it, so I feel for you.
NATidefan
Hopefully, something better will come along. And hopefully, the goon that they hired instead of you turns out to be a trainwreck.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:18 am to NATidefan
It feels pretty bad.
One time I was searching for a job and it had been a few months. I actually got called by a company who found my resume online.
They called me, and I didn't have my phone near so she left a VM saying that she found my resume online and wanted to know if I was still looking and if not do I know anyone with a similar resume who is looking.
I called her back and she asked if I could come in for an interview.. But they needed to hire someone ASAP. And said that the interview was just formality and will be contacted right after the interview. Went in and the interview went well.. So I thought. Two days later, after not hearing anything, I emailed the recruiter.
No response. About a week later I emailed her again telling her that she informed me she would contact me right after the interview and that it was just formality and it was just over a week and I haven't heard anything.
At that point I was more pissed than anything, but about a week later she emails me to tell me she had been on vacation and she hates to inform me that they decided to hire someone else.
It was a gut punch and I was pissed. After two weeks I sort of expected it, but being told for sure just made it sting. I emailed her back and told her that I appreciate her wasting my time and not contacting me right after the interview, like she said she would and just because I was pissed, I threw in "and you are awful at your job".
After the fact, I realized it was stupid to respond as I did because there was no chance they would call me back if who they hired didn't work out. But then it ended up being for the best.
One time I was searching for a job and it had been a few months. I actually got called by a company who found my resume online.
They called me, and I didn't have my phone near so she left a VM saying that she found my resume online and wanted to know if I was still looking and if not do I know anyone with a similar resume who is looking.
I called her back and she asked if I could come in for an interview.. But they needed to hire someone ASAP. And said that the interview was just formality and will be contacted right after the interview. Went in and the interview went well.. So I thought. Two days later, after not hearing anything, I emailed the recruiter.
No response. About a week later I emailed her again telling her that she informed me she would contact me right after the interview and that it was just formality and it was just over a week and I haven't heard anything.
At that point I was more pissed than anything, but about a week later she emails me to tell me she had been on vacation and she hates to inform me that they decided to hire someone else.
It was a gut punch and I was pissed. After two weeks I sort of expected it, but being told for sure just made it sting. I emailed her back and told her that I appreciate her wasting my time and not contacting me right after the interview, like she said she would and just because I was pissed, I threw in "and you are awful at your job".
After the fact, I realized it was stupid to respond as I did because there was no chance they would call me back if who they hired didn't work out. But then it ended up being for the best.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:23 am to TroyTider
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I was told they had to hire an AA to appease the EEOC.
Had this happen to me before too.
White privilege.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:23 am to jimbeam
I have both a forestry degree (worked in the industry), and a ME degree (was working). Got turned down for a ME job at a lumber mill I'd been to multiple times in favor of someone with a PETE degree fresh out of school.
Got a call back from the lead engineer after badgering them. Everyone that I'd be working with rated me 4's and 5's, except the HR lady. She rated me 0, 1, and 2 in most areas. Wasn't enough to overcome.
I learned then that it doesn't actually matter how good you are at your job. It matters how much you can brown nose and trick people into believing you'd be good
Got a call back from the lead engineer after badgering them. Everyone that I'd be working with rated me 4's and 5's, except the HR lady. She rated me 0, 1, and 2 in most areas. Wasn't enough to overcome.
I learned then that it doesn't actually matter how good you are at your job. It matters how much you can brown nose and trick people into believing you'd be good
Posted on 7/2/19 at 9:28 am to NATidefan
Yes. Twice with the same company and I was perfect for the job.
First time someone who was already with the company wanted the region I interviewed for and they gave it to her therefore telling me I would have to move across the country if I still wanted it.
2nd time they gave it to a long time internal person and we’re able to bring him into that position at about 2/3rds pay than me. I was desperate and would have taken the pay cut.
All worked out. Good luck.
First time someone who was already with the company wanted the region I interviewed for and they gave it to her therefore telling me I would have to move across the country if I still wanted it.
2nd time they gave it to a long time internal person and we’re able to bring him into that position at about 2/3rds pay than me. I was desperate and would have taken the pay cut.
All worked out. Good luck.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:03 am to NATidefan
I don’t know the feeling I’ve only ever had to turn jobs down
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:31 am to NATidefan
quote:
anything feel worse?
Getting fired...
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:31 am to NATidefan
quote:
Getting turned down for a job position.. anything feel worse?
Being held down and raped in a prison shower.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:33 am to NATidefan
I interviewed for a position at FedEx corporate and they FedEx'd me a rejection letter the next day. For a brief moment I thought getting a next day letter meant an offer was forthcoming. I was wrong. It was depressing.
Guess they don't use the USPS.
Guess they don't use the USPS.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:39 am to cajunangelle
Yep. This happened to myself and 9 colleagues, totally blindsided. I left with a years salary after I signed a ND and agreed to not sue for age discrimination.
I had a job the next day.
I had a job the next day.
This post was edited on 7/2/19 at 10:42 am
Posted on 7/2/19 at 10:53 am to BayouFann
I had a boss deny a promotion/transfer (after he recommended me for the role in the first place) because he felt like I would not like it.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:08 am to NATidefan
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Getting turned down for a job position.. anything feel worse? by NATidefan
Getting your side chick pregnant
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:13 am to BabyTac
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Everything happens for a reason
This is a coping mechanism and a way to rationalize bad stuff, but it seems to work for some people.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:16 am to NATidefan
Getting fired from a good job
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:17 am to ThatsAFactJack
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Getting your side chick pregnant
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ThatsAFactJack
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:18 am to NATidefan
Based on a recent thread, I'm pretty sure rabies feels worse.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:21 am to NATidefan
Getting turned down for multiple jobs while unemployed, and then being forced to take up some shitty $10/hr job just cuz you're starting to get strapped for cash and realize the amount in your savings will not last you very long... That is a pretty crappy feeling.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:24 am to Hammertime
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After searching for entry-level jobs for a long time, I've learned that most companies like to go with the cheaper, less qualified candidates
This
Paying a 22 year old fresh out of college is a lot cheaper than a 33 year old looking to switch careers.
Posted on 7/2/19 at 11:27 am to NATidefan
Nope. I have received an offer for every job I have applied for since college.
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