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  • L leppie

    Tell him the position is for a secretary ;P

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    Steven J Jowett
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    leppie wrote:

    Tell him the position is for a secretary

    Better still, tell him the letter of refusal was sent by mistake and he should have received a job offer, but in light of his email, you have reconsidered and will not be offering the job to him. Am i a little evil?:mad:

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    • C Caslen

      this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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      Electron Shepherd
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      Tell him that here's a template he can use next time:

      Dear *INTERVIEWER*,

      Thank you for your letter of *DATE*. After careful consideration, I
      regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me
      a *JOB TITLE* position in your organisation.

      This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
      large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field
      of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

      Despite *ORGANISATION NAME* outstanding qualifications and previous experience in
      rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at
      this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of *JOB TITLE*
      in your organisation on *DATE*. I look forward to seeing you then.

      Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

      Sincerely,
      *NAME*

      Server and Network Monitoring

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      • C Caslen

        this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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        Dan Mos
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        Caslen wrote:

        How many times did he fail here?

        Just one. He forgat the SEND CODEZ PLZ. :)

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        • C Caslen

          this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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          Nish Nishant
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          Caslen wrote:

          How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get?

          So was this a position for a proof reader or a language editor? :rolleyes:

          Regards, Nish


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          • C Caslen

            this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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            JHizzle
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            ...I...I...AAARRRGGGHHHH! GIVE ME HIS ADDRESS. THERE IS A NEED FOR A TOMY SPELLING AND GRAMMER WORDPROCESSING TEACHER TOY AND A CATTLE PROD.

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            • C Caslen

              this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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              Pualee
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              Maybe he is hoping you slam him with a reply email in such a way that he can raise an affirmative action lawsuit. X| Not looking for a job, looking for a handout. There has to be one company out there that will bite... Hmm... think I just figured out how to retire early.

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              • E Electron Shepherd

                Tell him that here's a template he can use next time:

                Dear *INTERVIEWER*,

                Thank you for your letter of *DATE*. After careful consideration, I
                regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me
                a *JOB TITLE* position in your organisation.

                This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
                large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field
                of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

                Despite *ORGANISATION NAME* outstanding qualifications and previous experience in
                rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at
                this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of *JOB TITLE*
                in your organisation on *DATE*. I look forward to seeing you then.

                Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

                Sincerely,
                *NAME*

                Server and Network Monitoring

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                OriginalGriff
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                Brilliant! I might even try that one day...

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                • C Caslen

                  this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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                  Steve Wellens
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                  I'm sure he'll find a job as a government employee.

                  Steve Wellens

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                  • P Pualee

                    Maybe he is hoping you slam him with a reply email in such a way that he can raise an affirmative action lawsuit. X| Not looking for a job, looking for a handout. There has to be one company out there that will bite... Hmm... think I just figured out how to retire early.

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                    Caslen
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                    I did think along those lines myself - hence I won't be replying, I thought I was doing these guys a favour by at least letting them know. I know how demoralising it is to make applications and not even get a reply never mind an interview.

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                    • C Caslen

                      this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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                      Mike Hankey
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                      Stupidity is not a skill, although he is talented. :)

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                      • C Caslen

                        this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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                        At least he spelled colours right! :)


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                          this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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                          Ennis Ray Lynch Jr
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                          Ask him to write an essay about why he thinks he deserves the interview over the other more qualified candidates. Send it back proofed.

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                          • H HimanshuJoshi

                            Nah, that was for writing documentation for APIs and he didn't had enough grammatical and spelling mistakes.

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                            Nish Nishant
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                            Point!

                            Regards, Nish


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                              Caslen wrote:

                              How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get?

                              So was this a position for a proof reader or a language editor? :rolleyes:

                              Regards, Nish


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                              HimanshuJoshi
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                              Nah, that was for writing documentation for APIs and he didn't had enough grammatical and spelling mistakes.

                              Place for Indians to hang out

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                                I did think along those lines myself - hence I won't be replying, I thought I was doing these guys a favour by at least letting them know. I know how demoralising it is to make applications and not even get a reply never mind an interview.

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                                "We are currently interviewing the candidates with better experience, education and spelling. If our interviews do not come a positive result, we would be glad to contact you again. Please understand that as of yet we cannot specify a date, as our interview process is very thorough and we still have a few candidates appointed for an interview. Well, 150 of them." :rolleyes:

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                                  this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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                                  CalvinHobbies
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                                  Spelling and grammar aside. the feel I get is one of frustration ( likely reason for the spelling and grammar), likely has been having a tough time with getting hired. (sigmund_freud_mode.end)

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                                    this guy wants to know why he didn't get an interview:- thx for reply but this is not fair i can assure you i am the best i have done my education in flying colours what is the thing you not calling me for interview. i know you have the right to refuse but i want to know that this was a fair decision. if you requirment is education and skills i will be in the top i have got distinction......if something else which i think........then cant say anything as this world is very unfair i need to know it put your hand on your heart and tell me if this is fair................... How many times did he fail here? I counted at least 23 spelling, grammar and punctuation errors - I'm sure you'll find more. On top of that he's a whiner, how bad can it get? :sigh:

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                                    Your reply, in three words: "Life's a bitch."

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                                    • E Ennis Ray Lynch Jr

                                      Ask him to write an essay about why he thinks he deserves the interview over the other more qualified candidates. Send it back proofed.

                                      Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost

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                                      Smithers Jones
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                                      Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:

                                      Send it back proofed.

                                      Or publish it here on CP for our entertainment. :)

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