I just got rejected from a company's 'entry level role talent community' (I'm qualified for, and even did a cover letter).

9 Comments

1. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:13PM UTC

   Is it possible you have too much experience for “entry level role”?

2. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:16PM UTC

   Thank you for your reply. In short, yes... but in long, no? I am attempting a career change from nonprofit fundraising to account management. I'm hearing from recruiters that my targeted industry doesn't hire mid-level from outside the industry (thus I'm targeting entry level), but I am hearing in interviews that I'm overqualified.... It's a trap haha!

   Thoughts? Advice?

3. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:21PM UTC

   They probably rejected you for the now. Often larger companies use this approach to stockpile for future hiring. Don't think too much about it and I am sure you got the generic heave that they send to everyone.

4. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:23PM UTC

   Thank you for your thoughts. It's so hard to not take it personally, when I really do know it's just a computer saying no! I appreciate that I'm likely not alone in this :)

5. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:31PM UTC

   You are NOT alone, automation is simply killing the employment process and as long as you take a duck approach and let it roll off your feathers you won't get ruffled by each rejection that happens. Also to note many companies during this economic downturn have gutted their talent teams and are using AI and other tools to sort through candidates. If you are not the first 100 applicants or don't have the right buzz words in your resume you lose right there. Work your network and be vocal on platforms where you can toot your experience, help others too, that is the best way to get your next role.

6. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 6:02PM UTC

   Love the duck imagery - thank you! I appreciate your insight on the Talent Community - I hope everyone who is job hunting is doing alright, it's a duck hunt!

   This lil duck will keep floating and quacking at her network :) thanks again!

7. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:37PM UTC

   No need to feel like a clown. I seriously doubt there was a human involved. When it comes to these things, we are all playing a game of "Guess what the desired input is..." In this case, it is likely that your resume for whatever reason that could vary from your BA being in a field not explicitly listed as desirable to they only keep 500 resumes and yours was 501 so there was no room.

   And for the record, I have never had success with Talent Communities anyhow. You are essentially applying for a future role to be named later, without the benefit of a job description to guide you for what they are looking for.

   If you see another job at the company that is a good fit, I'd just apply again. The worst that can happen is you get rejected and the best case scenario, this time you won the game of "guess the input" better.

8. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 5:59PM UTC

   Thank you for your reply - your note of "Guess the Input" made me laugh and feel better! I also appreciate the further insight on other reasons I could've been rejected. Much appreciated :) I will continue to look at roles with them!

9. AnonymousDecember 13,2023 at 6:07PM UTC

   Oh, and thank you for your input on not spending time on Talent Communities. I've applied to so many, and have sent so many letters of inquiry, and have not seen any return, so I think it's time to refocus my energy (to networking ugghhh haha :) )