'Worst that happens is nothing': After getting rejected from a job, man sends an email to recruiter disagreeing with their decision, causing recruiter to retract the rejection

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Bar Mor Hazut • Senior Editor
Aug 12, 2024 9:00 AM EDT

Every person who has even been through a job searching period got at least a dozen emails automatically rejecting them from a job. We all read the lines: 'We regret to inform you…', and we all know that most of the time, no one on the other end has glanced at your resume for longer than 10 seconds before deciding you are not a good fit.

Very often, that rejection can come from job postings that are simply perfect for you, postings in which you check every single box they are after, but still you get that automated reply saying they went in a different direction.

Well, this man here decided he was not taking no for an answer. He decided to try and reply to one of those emails, inquiring why they thought he was not a good fit. This caused the recruiter to actually take a moment and read the man's resume, which made him realize that he made a mistake.

Scroll down to read the full story and the encouraging comments that followed. After you are done, click here for a story of an employee who learned he should not work harder, as the reward is just more work.

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  • 01
    me 2:23 PM to May I ask what qualifications it appears I am missing for the job? I believe I could be a great fit for the position if given the opportunity to discuss further.
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    I saw a post of someone to those auto- rejection emails that they disagree and it got them an interview so I tried it. It worked.
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    ap 2:46 on ◄ Messages Summarize this email to me v 9:00 AM ↓ B Thanks very much for applying for the Senior Systems Administrator opening. We have been overwhelmed with great candidates. At this time, we don't think we're the best fit. We will keep your resume on file and reach out to you if we see an opportunity to work together in the future. Thanks!
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    me 2:23 PM to Core May I ask what qualifications it appears I am missing for the job? I believe I could be a great fit for the position if given the opportunity to discuss further. Kindly
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    to me v 2:45 PM - thank you for reaching out. I took a cond look, I do think you might have the necessary skills and experience. Forgive me, we got 300+ applications. I appreciate your followup. I just moved you to the next stage, a two part questionairre. Thanks
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    Basically as the title says. I can't find the original post to link but it was recent.
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    dilbobaggon OP. 2 days ago I just got to the next stage and a second interview with this company. Have had two other human replies from responses to these rejection emails, one did invite me to interview as well.
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    endlessdreamy - 4 days ago Wow! I didn't even think you could respond to automated emails. I just thought it would go to the void.
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    dilbobaggon OP · 3 days ago Just make sure noreply isn't in the sender email and give it a go!
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    Gamecrazy721 · 3 days ago Honestly I'd say do it even if it's a no reply. I've worked in several companies where replies to "no reply" still get routed to a human. Worst that happens is nothing
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    dilbobaggon OP. 3 days ago True!! I'll just reply to every rejection email from here on out, like you said, worst that happens is nothing. Thank you for pointing that out.
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    BreaWithAnE. 3 days ago I love this! But my ego is so bruised after the first rejection; I don't know if I could take another one (potentially) lol.
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    dilbobaggon OP. 3 days ago Hey now! You're the and you know you're the , just fighting for some opportunities to prove that. Give it a go! The worst they can do is not reply or just say thanks again, best that can happen is it leads to a job. :)
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    notaveryuniqueuser · 4 days ago Wish I had known this months ago because I have received so many rejection letters for positions I'm overqualified for! Thanks for sharing OP!
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    dilbobaggon OP. 3 days ago I know, when I saw that other post, I was like de .......I wish I had known, too. Trying to spread the knowledge I learn! I just make sure it doesn't say "noreply" in the sender address, and this was the
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    first since I considered trying the strategy, and it worked the first try. Tried going back to recent previous rejection emails but just couldn't them sadly. Too many I've probably deleted lol.
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    Trick-Interaction396 3 days ago Sounds like they got 1000 apps and had to auto reject most of them because it was unmanageable.
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    DothBlondie 3 days ago Thanks for sharing. I got a rejection on Friday for a position I was really excited about. Went ahead and sent them a follow up after seeing this. Can't hurt to shoot your shot I guess. Hope your hunt pans out!
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    Modern_Mammoth 3 days ago Auto-rejection is software is just awful. Recruiters are so god de lazy I'm shocked they spent the time to even take an actual look.
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    dilbobaggon OP. 3 days ago He replied within two minutes so....id be kind of shocked if he actually looked, too Imao.
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  • 21
    Akitai 3 days ago Now try a firm handshake and looking them in the eye
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    dilbobaggon OP. 3 days ago I'd never forget the firm handshake. Key to success.
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    _Notebook 3 days ago It's cool the Recruiter responded but it also means the recruiter dismissed a ton of qualified people. That's bad recruiting. The company isn't getting top talent. BTW, 300 resumes is a lot but not insurmountable by any measure.
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    flirtmcdudes 3 days ago do you really want to work for a company that can't even be bothered to look over your resume correctly? Why waste your time interviewing with them?
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    dilbobaggon OP. 3 days ago For a fully-remote job paying a good salary I don't really care. I'm not committing my life to them.
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