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Getting turned down for a job sucks, but how you handle it can impact how people see your company. A while ago, I applied for an executive gig, and 18 months later (emphasis on this), I got a snail mail rejection letter. No communication for 18 months – then a rejection. Now that’s a solid candidate experience, right!?
That experience got me thinking about the dos and don’ts of rejection letters. Here’s the lowdown:
Dos:
Send signed letters to folks you talked to personally – phone calls, meetings, or internal referrals. And don’t wait 18 months. Write rejection letters
