Can I reply to a rejection letter???

neaideabh

Basically, got a rejection letter today for a job that I would really liked to have gotten. It was just rejecting my application (I didn't get called for interview). I did have the relevent degree which I reckon is in a niche area (Supply Chain Management) and had 3 yrs relevent experience so I thought I would be in with a shout for an interview.

Anyhow, where one has got to interview stage and not succeeded, I know it's not unusual to send the recruiter a letter to thank them for the interview and look for some feedback aswell as use the letter to sell themselves further for any roles that may be available in the future...

But...

Is it acceptable to do them same when you didn't even get an interview?

This was for Apple EMEA SDM Planner which I'm sure that many people prob went for.

Otis Driftwood

No reason why you cant try however some companies simply reject without giving reason,even after interviews,they just dont give feedback,so I reckon it would be a pretty pointless exercise.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Niche area? Like you are one of the few with a degree in that area? Wrong! Change your way of thinking

neaideabh

Naya Savory Chrome wrote: »

Niche area? Like you are one of the few with a degree in that area? Wrong! Change your way of thinking

Correct... I have a Business Studies degree and Supply chain management degree which is very relevent to the job. Plus 3 years of relevent experience. I don't think I have to change my way of thinking as I did alot of research into cover letters etc trying to do the best application I can. and yes i may not have enough experience but am puzzled why I do not get called for interview. That's why I was asking should I reply to the rejection stating thanks and all that in the hope that it might give me hope of getting called for interview in the future should new positions become available!

Lirael

neaideabh wrote: »

Correct... I have a Business Studies degree and Supply chain management degree which is very relevent to the job. Plus 3 years of relevent experience. I don't think I have to change my way of thinking as I did alot of research into cover letters etc trying to do the best application I can. and yes i may not have enough experience but am puzzled why I do not get called for interview. That's why I was asking should I reply to the rejection stating thanks and all that in the hope that it might give me hope of getting called for interview in the future should new positions become available!

I think there is still no point to send that kind of a letter, as most companies keep the data for approx 6 months, and they rarely respond to those once rejected

AARRRGH

I think you would be wasting your time. The fact that they don't even want to interview means you are not on their radar at all.

flash harry

OP - dont understand peoples response here tbh.

For the sake of 5 mins writing it and a 55 cent stamp (or free email) surely this fits into the nothing to lose category.

If other applicants don't work out, a simple thank you note may set you apart.

Good luck either way

FH

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

neaideabh wrote: »

Correct... I have a Business Studies degree and Supply chain management degree which is very relevent to the job. Plus 3 years of relevent experience. I don't think I have to change my way of thinking as I did alot of research into cover letters etc trying to do the best application I can. and yes i may not have enough experience but am puzzled why I do not get called for interview. That's why I was asking should I reply to the rejection stating thanks and all that in the hope that it might give me hope of getting called for interview in the future should new positions become available!

No no, I meant your thinking around your degree being in a niche market, it's not.

Feedback is always good, I normally ask where I went wrong. Most of the time they bullsh!t you with "oh you were brilliant, but we had someone better" bla bla bla...

AARRRGH

flash harry wrote: »

OP - dont understand peoples response here tbh.

For the sake of 5 mins writing it and a 55 cent stamp (or free email) surely this fits into the nothing to lose category.

If other applicants don't work out, a simple thank you note may set you apart.

Good luck either way

FH

I don't know. It could across as pushy, or because it is an abnormal thing to do make the OP seem a bit crazy.

term

Perhaps couch the letter in terms of asking for their recommendations as to how you could have improved your application.

Be nice, flatter the company in the letter, tell them how you would like to work for them in the future and what steps you need to take to achieve this in your given area of expertise. Enclose a copy of the original letter and CV so the recipient has no extra work to do.

Good luck for the future.

Priapus

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I don't think it comes across as too pushy. Comes across as genuinely interested.

[If they are not interested in you after that, you could always send them a rejection letter! "Thanks for your kind offer, however..."]

neaideabh

Hi folks....

Back then I had sent a letter to them in response to their rejection letter and sure enough they replied acknowledging my interest but didn't want me.... Fast forward 3 years and they (Apple) have called me for interviews for not 1 but 2 different positions! Have them on Wed. Fingers crossed!

Barnet

neaideabh wrote: »

Hi folks....

Back then I had sent a letter to them in response to their rejection letter and sure enough they replied acknowledging my interest but didn't want me.... Fast forward 3 years and they (Apple) have called me for interviews for not 1 but 2 different positions! Have them on Wed. Fingers crossed!

neaideabh, I wish you the very best of luck with the interviews on Wednesday and hope it works out for you this time. Keep us posted.

Phil Collins

Hi neaideabh

Just read the thread best of luck with the interviews, did you reapply for these posts or did they just use your application from the last time

Merkin

I think it's perfectly ok to ask what basis you were rejected on as you are keen to rectify any potential red-flags in your CV or application letter. You might not always get an honest answer insofar as they might have known who they were going to employ in the first instance and the whole job posting was just following procedure but it's always worth giving it a shot imo. If you don't ask you won't know!

statss

I would always ask for feedback. One place even rang to offer pointers for reapplying again further down the line.