People have spent a lifetime (mine) telling me not to take it personally. If only it was that easy. I can't even pinpoint exactly why these physical sensations take over at the most inopportune times, but they do.
That said, here is my latest rejection email. This was for an organization with which I had a 20-minute phone interview yesterday:
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with <communications consultant> and me yesterday about your prior experiences and interest in (our organization). After a thorough review of your past experiences and preparation and a reflection on our phone call, we have decided to zone in on applicants that better suit our needs.
We thank you for thinking of us and hope that our paths will cross again. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
This was a tough one, as it indicates to me that my phone interview could have gone better. So, tell me - are you looking for someone who knows Connecticut media? I'm your person, despite hemming and hawing my way through the answer to that question. Honestly, if you gave me a chance, I'd be able to meet your needs better than any candidate on your list.
Here's another one from an institution of higher learning:
We wanted to let you know that the search process for this position recently concluded. We were very fortunate to find an applicant who comes with the exact experience for which we were optimally looking.Why does it seem as though a few sentences are missing from this email? Like "and that applicant isn't you! HAHAHAHA!!!"
Dang, I hate rejection.
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