"Thank You For Your Interest. You Got Rejected" — People Are Sharing The Worst Job Rejections They've Ever Received, And Job Hunting Is NOT For The Faint Of Heart

    "You have a great CV and wrote a brilliant cover letter. Sadly, due to your email address we will not be taking your application further."

    Shelby Heinrich
    by Shelby Heinrich

    BuzzFeed Staff

    If you've ever had to look for a job — or, if you're looking for one right now — then you know it's a downright miserable process. From the lack of pay transparency to unprofessional recruiters, it feels like the odds are constantly stacked against you to finally land a decent position.

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    And the worst part is, more often than not — whether you simply filled out an application or went through six rounds of interviews — you'll probably get rejected for the job you applied for. If you've ever been unceremoniously rejected for a job you really wanted, these screenshots are for you. Scream internally as needed:

    1. This rejection that offered a glimmer of hope in the beginning and then pulled the old Uno reverse:

    The email begins "we are looking forward to when we can hire you," but follows that up by saying "right now we're going to focus on other candidates"
    u/DarkSensei3 / Via reddit.com

    2. This rejection simply because they didn't like the candidate's hair:

    A text from someone saying the feedback they got after a job interview said the interview didn't like their straightened hair and would have preferred natural hair
    u/unmillon / Via reddit.com

    3. This rejection that was like "please log in to find out you aren't getting the job ❤️":

    An automated email tells someone their application status has been updated and to log in to access it; after doing so, it says they didn't get the job
    u/Mjs923 / Via reddit.com

    4. This rejection that low-key bragged about finding someone else:

    This email says they are passing on the applicant but that "we are very fortunate to have a strong pipeline of candidates in the interview process"
    u/Cheetowala / Via reddit.com

    5. This rejection that HIGH-KEY bragged about finding someone else:

    This email says the company interviewed 250 people for the position, then has an entire paragraph about the impressive qualifications of the person who got the job
    u/Timely-Sheepherder44 / Via reddit.com

    6. This rejection that tried SO HARD to be relatable but just came off as patronizing:

    This email says they appreciate the applicant's time because "we are well aware that you could have easily spent the time you took to apply learning how to ride a unicycle or perfect your cooking skills"
    u/anonymous / Via reddit.com

    7. This rejection that kept it short and sweet:

    The message simply says "thank you for your interest, you got rejected"
    u/tightankles / Via reddit.com

    8. This rejection that somehow kept it even shorter and sweeter:

    This message says "we are currently OK, kind regards"
    u/LordDaem / Via reddit.com

    9. This rejection that admitted to not even looking at the candiate's application:

    This response says there was overwhelming interest in the position and as a result, "we did not assess whether you are qualified for the position for which you applied"
    u/Nanerpus_is_my_Homie / Via reddit.com

    10. This rejection that didn't even bother to write the applicant's name:

    The automated response starts with "candidate first name" before getting into the rejection
    u/cmonman1993 / Via reddit.com

    11. This rejection that was basically like, "If you know of anyone better, let us know!":

    This email says they are not moving forward with the applicant but provides a link in case the applicant knows someone else who might be interested in the job
    u/Tupaccalled / Via reddit.com

    12. This rejection that literally happened a minute after someone applied:

    The automated email thanking the person for their application and the one telling them they didn't get the job are timestamped one minute apart
    u/Zergros59 / Via reddit.com

    13. This rejection due to the fact that the interviewee asked too many questions:

    This message says the person was rejected because the company "found that you've focused a lot on employment conditions and not so much on the challenge itself"
    u/prettyawkwardbastard / Via reddit.com

    14. This rejection that stated the candidate was "overqualified" and therefore wouldn't be getting the job:

    A recruiter tells an applicant they were rejected because they were overqualified, then admits they know that's annoying feedback
    u/RonanCondon / Via reddit.com

    15. This rejection that had the gall to include a feedback survey after putting the candidate through three rounds of interviews:

    The email includes stars to give feedback on the application and interview process, and gives a deadline by which the survey must be completed
    u/shauna2020 / Via reddit.com

    16. This rejection based solely on the applicant's email address:

    This email says the person has a great resume and brilliant cover letter, but the hiring team don't believe the applicant has a professional email
    u/Unconscious-Wizard / Via reddit.com

    17. And finally, this rejection from a recruiter who apparently thought New Mexico wasn't a US state:

    The email says the company is not accepting international applicants, but the applicant is from New Mexico
    u/ccricers / Via reddit.com

    H/T: r/antiwork and r/recruitinghell