This afternoon I received an email telling me that I didn't qualify for a position I applied for. It was the typical rejection letter, or in this case email. I'm used to getting this type of employment related responses, so it doesn't sting as much anymore. Besides, I was a little hesitant to apply for this position in the first place because I didn't quite have all the skill requirements they were looking for. Hey, it never hurts to try!
After reading this email, I realized that I don't get these emails that much anymore. A while back whenever I didn't qualify for whatever reason I would get one of those vague emails saying I'm out of the race. Now however, I rarely get any email. It feels like I'm left in the dark. Many say to never call to follow up as it might look like you're pestering them, but if I don't am I suppose to just sit around and wait for that email that will never come?
Yes, they are inundated with resumes and overworked, but is it that difficult to send that auto-generated email? "Dear [name], Thank you for your interest. We regret to inform you that you have not been selected to the next round because [select reason from drop-down menu]..."
If that is indeed too difficult, then how about programming some auto-send response with something along the lines of "Hey, we're still working on this position and haven't forgotten about you. Hang tight!" or "We have decided to put this position on hold while we reevaluate our budgeting needs and will inform you when we will be again actively looking to fill this position" that would trigger after certain amount of time has passed without any activity.
People (me included) will probably feel low, maybe even a bit slighted, when we get the rejection response, and that's fine. They at least they know where they currently stand and not left in some kind of job limbo. There are countless applicant/interviewee etiquette articles, but what about etiquette tips for the other party?
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