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What if you weren't home when they sent the singing telegram?
No I dont. I work for a staffing company, we inform potential employees by phone when they interview and do not get the job. Its not that uncommon in Tx.. cant speak for the rest of the country
People are never happy. I would much rather be notified than be left hanging indefinitely. Be glad that they contacted you. Whether they chose to phone you or email you is irrelevant.
I just found it odd for him to take time to call me. Why not an email? Since that is more common these days or nothing. I have had HR send me reject letters. But never a phone call. WOuld you have liked to talk to a potential employer when he was rejecting YOU for a job? I would NOT!
I actually would of like to speak to the person so I could get feedback on why I wasn't suitable for the job. You can ask questions like what did you feel was the most favourable part of my application or interview? Is there any areas that I could improve on that would help me with future interviews or applications? It's amazing how much information you can possible pick up on to make improvements. Good luck with getting a new job!
I know how you feel. I had something similar happen to me. I was told the job had been put on hold and the company would not be hiring anyone for the position. The HR rep actually left me a message to call her back. I thought it was going to be a job offer. I was thrilled when I got her message to call her. After talking to her I was completely crushed.
Although, it was nice of them to call me personally and inform me, it still hurt to be rejected and I really wish she had either emailed me or sent a letter. All the phone message did was get me excited and get my hopes up for nothing. I was too stunned to ask for any type of feedback. I was in complete and total shock.
Even though you didn't want the job it's easy to see how you would think it weird for them to leave a message, instead of, emailing the news. In your situation, an email would have been appropriate.
I applied for a job and got a call back for an interview. I went in for the interview and I left with a bad vibe. I just didn't think I would get the job. So, I didn't send a thank-you note. I didn't hear a word from them via email or mail for almost a month to tell me I didn't get the job. I checked my voice mail recently and low and behold they said they offered the job to someone else! Why reject someone via PHONE? What if I had of answered the phone???
What if you had? What difference does it make by phone or any other type of correspondence?
Actually the rejection call can be nice. If well played on your end, it would give you a chance to ask them some questions if they don't mind. You can ask if they can elaborate on why you weren't chosen. Maybe it was your interview style? Maybe the other applicant had more experience? In any event, it would be a good lessons learned on your end, so that you can take the criticism and maybe get the next job.
I applied for a job and got a call back for an interview. I went in for the interview and I left with a bad vibe. I just didn't think I would get the job. So, I didn't send a thank-you note. I didn't hear a word from them via email or mail for almost a month to tell me I didn't get the job. I checked my voice mail recently and low and behold they said they offered the job to someone else! Why reject someone via PHONE? What if I had of answered the phone???
So what if you had answered the telephone? Would it have been easier to hear that you'd been turned down for the job first hand? Do you think you could have changed their mind if you had taken the call? You should feel lucky you even got a phone call! All I get are rejection emails! Or, nothing at all.
I don't believe these work. I think it's a bunch of fluff and a complete waste of time, especially in this economy.
I doubt very seriously a well put together "thank you note" is going to put you over the edge of someone they really like or have already considered.
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Good luck with getting a new job!
