Reply to rejection?

Jamie-b

Is it polite to reply to a rejection letter/email? I have been sending speculative applications for training contract, by email at the moment since I am sending a lot. A lot of people don't even acknowledge the email, but one or two have sent nice replies- sorry they don't have a position but offering a little advice where to go. Is it common practice to reply and say thanks for the reply? It might seem longwinded but the fact is I was even delighted that they replied like a real person!

looksee

Go with your gut feeling. If its just a matter of sending an email just hit reply and say thanks for your helpful response and that you appreciated it. You never know, they are probably not used to getting replies so it might just stick in someone's mind

I would reply. Just say many thanks for taking the time to look etc and if anything comes up in the future be sure to give you a call.

ericsinjun

I'd reply, no harm in it, takes no time, and you'd never know what could come from it.

Fittle

I think anything that sets you apart from the many other applicants, can only be a good thing, so if I were you, I'd sent a polite 'thanks for letting me know'.

We recently recruited a new member of staff - I was involved in the recruitment process and I remembered those who got back in contact with me, having received their rejection notices. I'm not saying they will get the next vacancy we have on offer, but if they apply again, I will remember that they had the courtesy to write back.

Always remember that the email is being read by a person (as opposed to computer)...just like you or I...and if you can get your CV/email to be remembered above another, it can only be a good thing, should that organisation have another vacancy in the not too distant future.

barnaclebill

Yeah seems like your on the right track replying to them.. If they just didn't have any suitable role, they would probably be more likely to keep your CV on file if you are polite and curteous

Kalina

If people have responded to you in a polite manner and been decent enough to offer some assistance then it's nice to reply. I am getting at best automated emails from lots of job applications, and most of the time I never even get the rejection letter! Sigh! It's depressing!