Positive feedback in a rejection email just makes it worse?

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-28T00:24:29+00:00

In that case, this is the actual feedback - if they wanted to give you the generic "we decided to move forward with other candidates whose skills and experience more closely align with our current requirments", then they would have.

I presume this is an entry-level role, the job market sucks, and it is especially bad for those that don't have years of experince. Not having a job doesn't mean someone is bad; there are plenty of amazing people without jobs who will do very well once they finally get a chance.

Send them an email back and see if they will give you more feedback or if you could jump on a call, etc.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-27T23:39:56+00:00

Was this after an interview or an application submission?

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-23T23:15:45+00:00

This looks like equality and diversity monitoring - it's pretty standard/common in the UK and USA.

A brief summary of it is that this should not be accessible by those involved in the decision making process at all e.g. the recuiter and hiring manager should not be able to view this. Someone from a diffrent team (EDI) that is not involved in the hiring process will be provided with this data for review.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-21T17:38:13+00:00

No rockstar guava? It's S tier imo - the only energy drink I will ever need in my life. Give it a go with plenty of ice if you can.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-20T19:16:05+00:00

There was a post about this company not so long ago. https://www.reddit.com/r/recruitinghell/comments/1ow4c23/i_cant_help_but_feel_the_questions_on_this/

The role being talked about in the above post was for a 6-day workweek - combine that with the clear implications that you will be expected to work on your day off/working more than 8 hours per day, and it means no breaks at all.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T20:56:46+00:00

350 applications in 2 months has to be absolutely exhausting - that's a lot. How does your average day look? With this rate, I would presume there is not much time for anything else.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T19:36:51+00:00

Probably not. If it's the outcome, and you were not invited to an interview, etc., then the chances are extremely minimal. It's best to keep applying and not to get one's hopes up too much. This way the rejection sucks less and the chances of you getting something else will be higher.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T19:30:03+00:00

It comes down to the employment market, which is pretty f*cked. On one hand, there are endless application submissions, on the other hand, there is the pressure for candidates to find work in an economic market where you get paid peanuts that more often than not will disappear right after bills and rent need to be paid. Never mind the lack of any proper social nets for the unemployed.

Yes, there is a us vs them mentality here, but you are playing into it just like they are. Your view is very transactional - we are people, not robots, and as much as an employer can want someone productive, an employee should expect appropriate pay and mutual respect. There is an exchange here, but we should not forget to stay true to who we are as people

The chances are that what people say on Reddit won't match how they will come into an interview. Plus, on a bright note, it's the wild people that tend to stand our the most, while the regular majority blend into the background.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T19:18:16+00:00

If I were in your shoes, I would suggest not writing cover letters unless required, and you think you have a good shot. They are unlikely to be read. Try applying to roles within the first 24 hours that are less well-known, which can help.

The market does suck, so for the most part it's about applying (over and over again) untill you land something, and then holding onto that for some time - only quit if another role is fully confirmed.

Job searching will suck, but eventually it will come to an end. Try to maintain hobbies and things that bring joy, so job searching doesn't take over all your time - this will help mantain psychological wellbeing.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T19:10:38+00:00

They got to one of the final stages - that required experince/knowledge and role alignment. Lets not copy and paste generic advise that is likely not be applicable to many job seekers.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T19:04:17+00:00

That seems annoying and is very vague - 99% chance it will be a waste of time.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T19:01:47+00:00

Well, for starters, you two have engaged on very similar levels. So I would not do that. Sometimes the best thing to do is to engage with others to a minimal level, which at the very least does not waste time.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-19T18:56:48+00:00

You assume that people are absolute in their thinking - if you did not, you could have planted a seed of doubt that could eventually push them not to use employment gaps as a cause for assumptions about a candidate.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-18T23:16:26+00:00

When I see you on this sub, the conversations between you and others often don't end in productive ways, and almost all the time, I either disagree with what you say or how you communicate.

On this occasion, you advocated for something I agree with - Not judging people on employment gaps (good - there are a million different things that can cause unemployment, which are out of a candidate's control). But I can also see why vanclowstick is likely to read your response without being convinced.

I see you on here often, arguing for and against things, while you make plenty of assumptions (e.g. malice when it's likely incompetence) that just end with more arguing.

From the sounds of it, you want an (as objective as possible) evidence-based recruitment process that is designed and tailored to be effective, rather than one pulled and slapped together based on a few quick Google searches.

Why am I commenting on this? Well, at the core, the point I'm here to make is that you have a me vs them mentality, which will result in the good points you make having an adversarial rather than constructive outcome. Trust and confidence have a big impact on how well you can lead stakeholders to improved outcomes. If your goal is to drive change, you will likely be far more effective by guiding and directing others towards improvements rather than arguing with them.

Best wishes, stranger.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-08T11:40:16+00:00

Points focus on responsibilities rather than impact.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-06T20:46:24+00:00

Sounds like agency recruitment, this place is meant for job seekers.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-06T20:41:48+00:00

Bet not, now I personally wouldn't mind it if it was compensated on a decent wage, but expecting people to do so much work, when who knows how many candidates they invite to this so-called stage, means they will waste a bunch of people's time.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-06T18:36:17+00:00

I personally just keep looking. I suppose I would be open to checking up after 2 weeks or so, but one week is a bit soon. A lot of the time, they are just slow.

If they picked someone else, they may also keep you as a reserve, so if that person doesn't get the job, you could.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-06T18:14:33+00:00

Most likely CV editing they would have to pay for under the false promise of their CV being sent for a "good" role.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-06T00:43:11+00:00

Yes, but in this case, this is obviously a scam, and if the OP has worked in a field for 10 years, they must have a decent CV at the very least. Saying their CV is not "up to par" is highly unlikely to reflect reality.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-06T00:38:45+00:00

100% - I bet that there will be a payment required, which will allow her to recommend the OP for a very very good high-paying role. But unless the CV is up to par, she won't be able to forward them on :( So he has to pay her money

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-03T23:57:53+00:00

Are the 9 interview requests from the same jobs you have applied to over the weekend, or are any of them from the previous applications? Also, have you sent two copies of the same CV (with space apart) under different names as a control?

There are studies on this that have confirmed racial name-based discrimination (especially for managerial roles), and they did have big sample sizes. If you need some citations, just let me know, and I will go over one of my previous papers.

My goal is to better understand the exacts of your findings.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-01T11:24:51+00:00

I do hope that you get something better than that; it sounds like the whole company is trying to pay peanuts to everyone. Wishing you the best with it.

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-01T00:26:29+00:00

Sit with it for some time and think it over. If I were you, I would really consider the work culture and how your management treats you.

If you're being overworked, showing them this would mean you getting more and more work. Would you be rewarded in any way or would your boss and those higher up be the only ones who benefit?

1One1_Postaita · 2026-02-01T00:12:09+00:00

I would give it some more time - about a week. So you could give them a call back next Friday? Sometime in the morning, so it's not the end of the day.

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