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Topic: Contact after rejection?
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| Est | Posted – 8/19/2008 8:39:28 AM | show profile Hi there, I recently attended an interview, and while I didn't get the job, an HR representative read out the line manager's notes, which went something along the lines of: very impressed, positive she can do the job, but I can only hire one person (which really means "I went with someone better/more suitable"?) He also said to keep me in mind for future vacancies. The question is, should I email him (though we've never corresponded before -I'd be generating his address from the company's default email), thank him for the interview opportunity, express an interest in working with him if something else comes up and end by wishing him good luck with the project (the job was for a 7-week gig)? Bear in mind the interview, as well as the response, took place just over a week ago. Would it be too forward or inappropriate to email him? Thanks in advance for your input! |
| foodlit | Posted – 8/19/2008 9:29:44 AM | show profile Yes, absolutely. As long as you don't ask why you weren't chosen. :) It's very professional to send a note like you mention and it lets them know that you really are interested in the company should anything else open up. Good luck! ~Pam |
| clydeplatypus | Posted – 8/19/2008 5:21:29 PM | show profile Pam (or anyone else...), Would you still advise doing that even if they didn't follow up (after making a point of saying "you'll hear from us either way" as opposed to "you'll hear from us if we want to have you back for another interview, or a tryout, etc."' thanks |
| kristendkirk | Posted – 8/19/2008 6:15:23 PM | show profile Congratulations -- even though you didn't get the job this time, you are definitely on the right track. Don't worry about not hearing back. Go ahead and send your note. I like email but a hand-written note really stands out. Kristen Kirk www.thefamilythatreadstogether.blogspot.com |
| foodlit | Posted – 8/19/2008 6:44:25 PM | show profile Clyde, Yes, I would. You never know they may have dropped the ball or the job went on hold. All kinds of things happen, so a nice note could help, won't hurt, so go for it. ~Pam |
| WordyBird | Posted – 8/20/2008 11:09:11 AM | show profile I always thank them for taking the time to consider me. If they seem genuine, I throw in something like, "Please do keep me in mind if you're ever in a pinch and need a freelancer." |
