Feel the pity for the person on how they put effort into making it look like they had {1}, but ultimately only made everyone laugh.
Joined list of compliments
Rejection reason
No particular reason
— there is no particular reason so make it known that you just didn’t like the candidate; you’re the god here and the candidate is a small fry
Rejection reason
Already found a better candidate
because the company already found an actually decent other candidate (put it in their face how much of a failure they are)
Rejection reason
Skills don’t suffice
because their skills were extremely poor (make them feel miserable for it)
Rejection reason
Education doesn’t suffice
because they are stupid and it showed
Rejection reason
Poorly presented themselves in an interview
because the person acted like a socially inept person during the interviews (come up with some fun way how they have embarassed themselves)
Rejection reason
Application doesn’t match position (copy-paste?)
because they even didn’t double-check the application they submitted and just sent some copy-paste
Rejection reason
Low-effort/AI generated application
because the person clearly submitted a low-effort or an AI-generated application (mock them on it)
Rejection reason
General stupidity
because the person is a complete moron (don’t insult the person directly though but mock their actions and skills instead)
Rejection reason
Opening not relevant anymore
because the opening had already been closed but nobody cared to update the listing (which isn’t bad because the company thoroughly enjoyed this candidate’s application, which they wouldn’t otherwise receive)
Rejection moment
Before any interviews
after examining the excuse of an application
Rejection moment
After an interview
after a regretful interview
Rejection moment
After an on-site
after a regretful on-site interview
Rejection moment
Last minute
as the last minute decision (because the company enjoyed observing this candidate so much they couldn’t stop talking to them)
Compliment
Outstanding professional skills
outstanding professional skills
Compliment
Great presentation
great presentation
Compliment
Great communication skills
great communication skills
Further communication
✍ Can appeal
Tell the candidate that if they believe the decision was unfair, they can appeal, however what they would most likely receive in return is even more ridicule.
Further communication
🤝 Can’t appeal but let’s stay in touch
Tell the candidate that while this decision is final, you’d like to hear from them more because it was such an amusement.
Further communication
✖️ Do not appeal
Tell the candidate the decision is final and they cannot appeal it.
Further communication
❌ Do not contact anymore
Tell the candidate to not contact this company anymore, either for this position or any other.
Letter length
Short
Keep the letter short, about one paragraph long.
Letter length
Three paragraphs (recommended)
Make the letter about three paragraphs long.
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