One for the Shredder--or a Frame

I know I'm old and all, but I have to tell you that in the work world before emails and the internet, this kind of letter was commonplace. It was a way to let you know that you weren't being considered. It helped the candidate move on so that they weren't calling the company. Better for them, better for the company.

I don't see it as unprofessional or rude. In fact, ladies on here ask why companies ignore them after applying for a job. It takes time and effort for them to send out this kind of letter. Knowing where you stand is better than thinking that you have a shot.

Hope you get a great job soon!

Dawn

I WISH more companies would do that! Instead of having you wait and hope and wonder why the damn phone isn't ringing.
It just seems pretty courteous to do that.
My best rejection story? Hmmm....don't have one.
I did get fired once (and ONLY once) because my boss didn't want me to pay the bills.
I was AP (accounts payables)! UM!?

I read some of the other answers and I'm not sure what people think is rude about it. It's direct, but at least you got a response.

When I first moved to California from Ohio ... I sent out over 100 resumes to companies where I thought my qualifications would suit. I got exactly 3 replies back LOL All of them rejections LOL And this was in 1991 :)

Shred it...that company is not worthy of your time to even offer them a second thought.

Just like with dating, you have to kiss A LOT of frogs when seaching for a job. Be glad you have one more behind you. You're closing in on the prince!

when i first got out of highschool i went through a whole, very very long interview for a doggy day care type of place.. i really wanted the job since i absolutley love dogs. When i walked in there i was a little dissappointed that every dog in there was teeny tiny.. i mean none of them couldve been over15lbs.. but none the less i still love dogs in general so i wanted the job... the interview took forever, i thought it went great, the guy asked tons of questions and even watched for about ten minutes while i interacted with the dogs.. he seemed very impressed with how i was with them and my knowledge as far as training and things like that.. at the very end of the interview i shook his hand and he was like i saw you drive down the street and i noticed you were smoking a cigarette, sorry we cant hire you, just having the dogs exposed to someone that smokes cigarettes is very bad for them,, but thanks for coming

i would never ever smoke a cigarette driving up to a place i was interviewing at, never.. but i really thought i knew exactly where the building was and that it was a good four or five blocks down further, but it wasnt and i ended up driving right past and turning around at the next street and coming back.. so instead of having plenty of time to put out the cigarette (and chew some gum and spray perfume) i was still smoking when i passed by. ugh!
... i just said ok and left.. but i was thinking wow really? any reason why you had me there for over an hour talking to me then??

one for the scrapbook....

I've just recently gone through a heart breaking, soul crushing job rejection at a school where I substitute regularly. I was highly recommended by the entire office staff and all the teachers I work with and this job would've been a dream position for me. The interview was excruciating with 3 administrators conducting the interview. I was LITERALLY subbing THE EXACT JOB I was interviewing for up until they made the hire! The principal called to let me know they choose another candidate due to experience, and I was professional and polite. Hung up the phone and cried for about 2 days!

Unlike many employment rejections, I HAD to go back on this campus. And although the administration didn't choose me, I will continue to do what I can to assist the teachers. This has also opened my mind up to new opportunities and I've begun subbing at my older daughter's high school campus (I was always afraid of high school!!) I LOVE it! I've opened new doors and I'm back to my prior comfort level with my friends at the middle school, with no slow down on sub requests.

Don't let rejection weigh you down! Be grateful you aren't just sitting around waiting to hear from them, they at least gave you the courtesy of notifying you. Good luck and keep trying!! I know that is what I am going to do!

Maybe you just don't meet one of the requirements and once you do they can accept the application.

My friend is trying to get in where I work and cannot meet the 45 wpm typing test. When I started, you could submit your application and HR would scan the application and place you and then send you an interview letter if you were selected by the department. I asked if that was still the case and was told if she submits the application it will be thrown out because it does not meet the minimum requirements.

Don't take no so easily.