"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."
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.
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:
2.This rejection simply because they didn't like the candidate's hair:
3.This rejection that was like "please log in to find out you aren't getting the job ❤️":
4.This rejection that low-key bragged about finding someone else:
5.This rejection that HIGH-KEY bragged about finding someone else:
6.This rejection that tried SO HARD to be relatable but just came off as patronizing:
7.This rejection that kept it short and sweet:
8.This rejection that somehow kept it even shorter and sweeter:
9.This rejection that admitted to not even looking at the candiate's application:
10.This rejection that didn't even bother to write the applicant's name:
11.This rejection that was basically like, "If you know of anyone better, let us know!":
12.This rejection that literally happened a minute after someone applied:
13.This rejection due to the fact that the interviewee asked too many questions:
14.This rejection that stated the candidate was "overqualified" and therefore wouldn't be getting the job:
15.This rejection that had the gall to include a feedback survey after putting the candidate through three rounds of interviews:
16.This rejection based solely on the applicant's email address:
17.And finally, this rejection from a recruiter who apparently thought New Mexico wasn't a US state: