Dear McCrabby,
This seems to be getting worse. The HR manager doesn't call back --- EVER. S/he says s/he'll call in a week, a month, sometime... and never, EVER.. Sometimes I get an email with some boilerplate text about how qualified I am, and how much they like me, but they won't be offering me a job, which is at least something... BUT...
But, usually, NOTHING. Why are they so heartless?
No response in New Rochelle
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Dear NR in NR
You're right; McCrabby has touched on that, but a lot of people agree that it's gotten worse, not better.
In fact, Will E. Wurkornot wrote his ninth letter in a series of Hiring Manager letters; and we'll include it today. It might work. Sometimes a reverse psychology position may be enough to turn the tide in your favor. We hope so.
McCrabby
Now Will's letter:
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TO: Noah T. WrightWright Now, Inc.
Dear Mr. Wright,
Please don't call me; I'm busy.
Since my interview with Wright Now, eight weeks ago, I have had three more interviews, I'm doing some volunteer work, and I took a part time contract assignment. So, while I'm sure you intend to call me soon, because you said you'd get back to me in a week, I just won't have the time to spend with you for awhile. So, I'm asking you to take a few more weeks.
In fact, why don't I just call you when I'm ready? You've obviously been busy, so I'll just plan on getting back to you in another week, or two, or a month, or four.
No, really - I'll call you; you can count on it. Your company was high on my list, had some great traits I was looking for,and we were very impressed by your credentials. Just wait by the phone, and I'll get back to you soon.
But, make sure you answer when I call, because if I don't get you, I may just go on to the next company.
Thanks, Noah. I'm sure we'll get in touch soon.
Looking forward to our next call, sometime.
Will E.Wurkornot
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And, now a tip for hiring managers... If you aren't responding to all applicants, that's understandable; there are a lot of them. But, if you aren't responding to applicants who have taken the time to come in and interview, you should. And, if you want to make it easy, there is a website that offers some standard rejection letters that will save you time. It's not the best solution for the job-seeker, but like NR said, "it's something." To view, CLICK HERE
And, in case you'd like to read the rest of the series, it's all here:
The Entire Dear Hiring Mgr Series
- Dear Hiring Mgr: I Reject YOU
- Dear Hiring Mgr: Thanks for Ignoring Me
- Dear Hiring Mgr: You lost my resume??
- Dear Hiring Mgr: You Blew it
- Dear Hiring Mgr: I'm Soooo Sorry
- Dear Hiring Mgr: I dislike you!! A lot
- Dear Hiring Mgr: I'll get back to ya.. maybe
- Dear Hiring Mgr: There's a place in heaven for you.. for $12.79
- Dear Hiring Mgr: Don't call me; I'm busy..
- Dear Hiring Mgr: I'm Overqualified? Is that code for...
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