why won’t employers tell you why they rejected you? by Alison Green on June 19, 2019 A reader writes: I recently had a great phone interview for a position I was very excited about. Because the hiring manager was going to be out of the office for awhile, he was planning to interview some candidates that week and other candidates when he got back. But I received an email this morning […] Read the full article →
why don’t employers send job rejections anymore? by Alison Green on November 12, 2018 You take time off work for a job interview, spend a few hours preparing for it, maybe buy a new suit, maybe even travel from out of state, and then … crickets. You hear nothing. Maybe you contact the hiring manager or the HR rep who scheduled the interview to inquire about an update on […] Read the full article →
if I didn’t have enough experience, why did they bother to interview me? by Alison Green on September 19, 2018 A reader writes: I found out a couple days ago that I didn’t even pass the 20-minute phone screening to the next round of interviews for a job I applied for, and it’s really a huge blow of confidence. I applied to a position a couple weeks ago at a dream company and I got […] Read the full article →
can I call an employer back with additional questions about why I was rejected? by Alison Green on August 14, 2018 A reader writes: I had a job interview a while ago for a position I did not get (I am a health and safety professional and at the time had been working for an international mining company, for 3.5 years at a field site and 3 years at the corporate office). I was invited to […] Read the full article →
an employer told me I was their back-up candidate in case their first choice didn’t work out by Alison Green on June 14, 2018 A reader writes: I recently applied for my dream job at a highly competitive company in my city. After two phone interviews with the hiring manager (Jane) and others, I was invited for an in-person interview with Jane and another staff member. The interview lasted about an hour. My nerves got the better of me, […] Read the full article →
can I tell a recruiter how rude it was to ghost me after my interview? by Alison Green on May 30, 2018 A reader writes: I interviewed for a position that a recruiter brought to my attention over two months ago. I’ve heard nothing from the recruiter even after emailing/calling. I went on Linkedin and saw that the company hired a person. Can I let the recruiter know that it was rude and unprofessional not to let […] Read the full article →
is there a best time to send rejection letters? by Alison Green on January 18, 2018 A reader writes: Is there a standard for when to send out rejection letters? I deal with a lot of hiring in my job and I usually know as soon as I review a resume or hold an interview whether or I’m going to reject someone, but I have always figured that people don’t want […] Read the full article →
rejection turned into an ad for a resume-writing company by Alison Green on January 15, 2018 A reader write: My girlfriend and I love your blog! I have been job searching, and I have used your blog and book to structure my resume and cover letter. And it worked! I got an interview as an operations assistant with a boutique financial firm. Unfortunately, I got a bit nervous beforehand and did […] Read the full article →
when rejection letters get condescending… by Alison Green on November 5, 2017 A reader writes: I applied for a job online for a large corporation that was a bit of a stretch and step. I sent in a resume and a fairly short “cover letter.” I have a stable job but am always looking for a chance for a better role. About two weeks later, I received […] Read the full article →
what’s up with this patronizing rejection letter? by Alison Green on August 14, 2017 A reader writes: This email arrived in my inbox more than a week after I was supposed to be notified of this organization’s decision in hiring a higher-level volunteer position. The first sentence is the only one that seemed personally written for me. I feel like I should respond politely but I’m angry that in […] Read the full article →