Oh, I am so disappointed.

15 Comments

1. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 7:33PM UTC

   I'm sorry this happened. Rejection is protection sometimes. Use the preparation you did for your next interview. Use the interview's timeslot for self-care. The right job for you is out there, keep going. A breakthrough is on the horizon!

2. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 8:02PM UTC

   Thank you.

   I find that the roles that I get invited to interview for are so, so different that I have to start the preparation process from scratch each time. I am 52 and have worked across industries and roles so can pretty much slot in in most sectors as I am a quick learner too (this is evident in my CV).

   Again, thank you for the kind words. Feeling deflated as this is now 18 months of trying to get back into a corporate role fulltime (I have been doing independent consulting in the meantime).

3. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 8:23PM UTC

   I would thank them for the time and say you were really excited for the role and mention you will keep your eyes open for other opportunities within the organization.

4. AnonymousSeptember 25,2022 at 10:38PM UTC

   Please be cautious about the tone you take in an email to this organization. I know you’re disappointed and frustrated but don’t chop your nose off to spite your face if you’re truly interested in staying in touch about future opportunities. Strike the wrong cord on your feedback and your resume will go into the delete pile.

5. Megan WestrumSeptember 25,2022 at 11:43PM UTC

   I would not make any response to them. Personally, I would just move on and keep working to land the new role! It’s difficult to see the rejection email, but on a positive note try to remember that there are some other job postings to give a try! You can do this! Keep applying, you WILL get that opportunity soon!!

6. Laura CampbellSeptember 26,2022 at 12:43PM UTC

   Clearly, that is not a place you want to work! They obviously don't take their candidates' time and obligations into consideration. You should consider that you may have dodged a bullet. I'm sure there are much better opportunities coming your way.

7. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 1:48PM UTC

   I think you need to ask yourself:

   1. Is this a company you might want to work with in the future?
   2. Who would you email and would your feedback be receptive?

   I wouldn't burn bridges if you want to work with them in the future. One person does not indicate an entire company and sometimes others are not aware that candidates are being treated this way. I disagree with some that saying constructive criticism isn't warranted or worth your time. You could always leave an anonymous review about the interview process on Glassdoor. That's not to say they will read it, but they might and realize that they need to readjust how they treat candidates interested in them.

8. Shelly EdwardsSeptember 26,2022 at 2:28PM UTC

   I would not recommend that do you let them know how disappointed you are to receive the email. If you say anything, send the hiring manager confirming receipt of the meeting cancellation, say something like "while I am disappointed that I am not moving forward in the interview process, I wish you luck in your candidate search. I would like to be considered for future openings when available" and leave it at that. If you feel their actions are unprofessional, it may be a bad hiring manager or HR person who let it get so off track, it may be the hiring manager loved you but the people above that person had another candidate or skill set in mind, or it may be a lot of other reasons. Don't burn a potentional future bridge by reflecting your thoughts on their professionalism now.

9. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 2:53PM UTC

   Thank you. I responded politely indicating that I was interested in the role and the company and letting HR know that should any other position come available to contact me. It is a mega company with over 100,000 employees worldwide so it really is just a reflection of that particular line manager. So, yes, potentially dodged a bullet but since I am looking to get back into corporate I would have put up with a demanding and sometimes unreasonable line manager. It was the fact that they must have known a while before that annoyed me as I wasted time preparing when I could be focused on some other activity (I am writing exams).

   Thanks all for the feedback. Much appreciated.

10. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterSeptember 26,2022 at 4:38PM UTC

    I completely agree with your feedback, Shelly. Don't burn this bridge!

11. AnonymousSeptember 26,2022 at 5:58PM UTC

    Oh wow. It's too bad they didn't start with the internal candidates and then move on to external if needed. I wish you luck on your job search.

12. Crystal HowellSeptember 26,2022 at 6:21PM UTC

    Never burn bridges, thank them for their time and applaud them for hiring from within. Move on, at least now you know what they are like. Keep moving. Send in the resume and forget about it, you have a job, what will be, will be. We have all been disappointed during interviewing processes.

13. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 26,2022 at 7:37PM UTC

    What, specifically, would you be looking to accomplish by letting them know you're disappointed?

14. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 1:13PM UTC

    I agree with you. How does signaling your disappointment change their behavior? It might remove you from consideration from future roles if the recruiter or hiring manager feels chastised.

    It is possible that the internal candidate was just made available for the role. However if you hope to work for this company in the future, burning bridges is not the way to proceed.

    Best of luck in your search!

15. AnonymousSeptember 27,2022 at 3:56AM UTC

    Complete a review on glassdoor, simplyhired, indeed and google. You can also send to their customer service or complaint line.