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May 14, 2003
Letter From 1-800 CONTACTS
I walked in the house this afternoon and checked the counter for my mail, and there was a letter from 1-800 CONTACTS. I figure it's pretty customary for a company to call you if they want to hire you and send you a letter if not, so right away I prepared myself for the worst. I've included a copy of the letter below. Please note: My own commentary is in my familiar font throughout the letter. :)
May 12, 2003
Dear Joseph,
Thank you for your interest in the Customer Service position at 1-800 CONTACTS, Inc. We are excited about the large number of people who would like to work with us (because it means you can pick all the really great people and drop the losers like me, right?).
After consideration of all resumes, applicants, and interviewees (is that even a word?) we have arrived at a hiring decision. We try to choose those who best "fit" the job (what are you saying, that I'm fat?) based on experience, skills, etc. At this time, regretfully, we are not able to offer you a position. However, we will keep your resume on file for future openings that match your qualifications (you only said that to be nice).
1-800 CONTACTS is a fast-growing company, and we look forward to expanding our limits (sounds like you have a great company, but if you're still trying to make me feel better, it's not working anymore). Thank you for taking the time to apply for employment with 1-800 CONTACTS (you're probably only grateful because you're going to sell all of my personal information to the highest bidder) and best wishes for success in your job search.
Sincerely,
Michelle Cloud
Recruiting/Training Coordinator
I wish I could say I'm angry, but if I was being proactive I would have a job by now. I'm starting to feel really frustrated with the situation, because I know I could get a great job, but what if I'm being too picky? Should I just apply at four thousand places and take the first one that calls me back? Is the job market such that hand picking a job is just not possible?
Posted by Joey at May 14, 2003 07:26 AM
Comments
That looks remarkably similar to the letter I received when I was layed off (or furloughed rather) from ContentWatch.
I would personally rather just have them tell me to my face, and get it over. This letter bs is pretty tacky if you ask me. But no did, so....
Good luck on the hunt though.
stu
Posted by: Stu at May 14, 2003 09:39 AM
Of course you should apply at 4,000 different places, but that doesn't mean you have to take the first one that calls. And aren't your chances of finding a job that much greater with the more apps. you put out?? Remember the spammer analogy! ;)
You need to look at the job market this way: YOU have something to offer to any good company. YOU are the one doing the interviewing... not them. Let them fight over you. Don't take this as a personal offense about whether or not you're a good worker. You KNOW you are... so prove it! If they don't want to hire you... it's their loss. Not yours.
Posted by: Kristen at May 14, 2003 11:15 AM
Kristen, you should be a motivational speaker (then I could take your job... :)) But what you are saying is true, even though it is pretty cheesy.
stu
Posted by: Stu at May 15, 2003 08:40 AM