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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Other - Careers & Employment |
What would you think if you received a "We've selected a candidate that is better suited for our position." |
But this morning I received a phone call from the same company and they said that they were exteremely impressed with me and would like to keep my information on file as they are going through a major merger in the next 6-12 months. I was given the impression that they are kind of testing out their new pick and if things don't work out then..... At the end of the phone call I was told that he would not be suprized if they called me back in 6mos or less. If a candidate was not selected the first time around, then why would they be considered again? I am someone who is desperate to get outta the craphole that I am in. Mixed signals like this are very discouraging and downright depressing. Any ideas??? This is a company that has a sick sense of humor. You should run and stay away. Any company that would contact you after a letter went out was put into that situation and their first choice might have been second guessing their move. They wanted to keep their options open with you in case their first choice decided to bail. The candidate had obviously accepted the position by the time you called them back. To not make themselves look worse , they tried to make you feel better by using the if we have a need in the next 6 months BS line to cover their mistake. As you have seen, there is no position there for you and you should definately NOT hold out for any hope here. Anyone who suggests that you learn from this type of experience has no clue on whats what. Most reputable businesses would not humiliate candidates like this. Most businesses would not make the mistake of sending out the rejection letters before their choice had accepted their offer. Sorry, but you need to move on, get over this and keep trying. Learn to be more selective in your application process to try and avoid these types of awkward situations. Good Luck. Sounds like they got a "custom" resume; but that doesn't always translate to the perfect employee. Frustrating for sure. Hang in there. Don't rely on them, and don't wait by the phone. They don't sound very promising. Keep your head high, and get yourself back out there and find that money! You'll find something eventually, believe me, I've been there done that ... they sound like they like to use people, and you don't want a job like that...good luck! The letter you received was a form letter. It was probably mailed to you by an administrative assistant who didn't know any better. Maybe they didn't select you this time because there was a better candidate. But they liked you and would consider you if another position becomes available. Pretty simple, really. It seems as though they do like you and are interested in you, but just not right now. I'd keep them in mind but in the meantime, if a better offer comes along, you should probably take it! Look for a job that wants to hire you. Unless you want to wait 6 months. They might forget about you unless you keep calling them. If they really wanted they would have hired you already. Your right. They want to "test" their first choice. Screw them. Seek employment elswhere This is the standard rejection letter. I wouldn't count on them. You may get a call down the road but it is unlikely. Don't get discouraged, I have gotten turned away by companies who didn't think I was the right fit, and then ended up getting a way better job opportunity not too long after from another company. |
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