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You're not a jerk, but I do this for free, so ...

2011-12-01T15:36:06.218-05:00

You're not a jerk, but I do this for free, so I do it when I have time.

I don't mean to be a jerk, because I think the...

2011-12-01T15:18:36.930-05:00

I don't mean to be a jerk, because I think the concept of this service is fantastic, but having to wait weeks for this email to go out is frustrating, too. (I sent one to myself so I'd know when the employer email gets sent.)

I agree with the formula for identifying those int...

2011-10-03T18:32:03.572-04:00

I agree with the formula for identifying those interviewers that should get a letter. But don’t hide who you are. Send your own letter under your own name to HR managers that promise to get back to you and don’t. Here is suggested wording:
Dear (name of HR interviewer) The highlight of my interview in your office on (date of interview) was my intense interest in becoming part of your company when I left your office. Not hearing back from you as indicated has had a very negative impact on the energy and focus built from my interview with you. Could you take a moment from your busy schedule to advise me if I am still a candidate for the position? Thanks in advance for your kind consideration and attention in this regard. Y.V.T.

I completely forgot this existed and actually sent...

2011-07-15T02:25:24.044-04:00

I completely forgot this existed and actually sent an email myself to an HR person recently chastising them over this kind of thing. Judging by the response, it didn't really do any good. Sending this form might have been a better choice. I think the HR woman I emailed missed my point a little because of the tone of my email, which is unfortunate. It was rather cathartic though.

Thanks it worked.

2011-04-12T23:46:27.548-04:00

Thanks it worked.

I just sent one to an interviewer that never got b...

2011-04-12T13:41:11.946-04:00

I just sent one to an interviewer that never got back to me. I sent one to myself as well to test it out. I haven't received anything yet but I'll wait. I hope to see it soon. I would really like the recruiter to see the email.

This works!! I sent it to myself on January 27th a...

2011-02-02T11:52:11.319-05:00

This works!! I sent it to myself on January 27th and received it on February 1st! It takes the administrator a few days to get them out but they do go out and they look so good! lol.... send them to your interviewers people!! Let them know how you feel about their unprofessionalism!!! We are not being treated like humans and it's completely unfair and wrong!!!!!

I agree with you man! I mean everyone's out fo...

2011-01-27T20:35:56.340-05:00

I agree with you man! I mean everyone's out for themselves! HR people can't get back to you because they have no freakin clue what the hell is going on,,, managers are expecting the world from an employee and only willing to pay them $5 an hour!! Times have changed,,, don't get attached to interviews or companies,,, don't think you'll get the job because the interview went so well and everyone was glad to meet you,,, don't believe what they say about getting back with you either because you know you'll have to call them to get an answer anyway! Just interview whenever you are given the opportunity,, send thank you emails to people you have interviewed with but don't sound too desperate,,, and until they call you to make an offer because then they'll be your bitch!!

This website is a waste of your energy and time. H...

2010-09-30T11:08:20.341-04:00

This website is a waste of your energy and time. Here is some real world advice: Don't get attached to any interview that you may go to. Keep interviewing and going through the formality until there are actual job offers. And even after you get a job offer don't get too attached to your job. The bottom line is that we live in a different time. There is no employer loyalty nor employee loyalty any more. While you're thinking retirement and pension, the employer is thinking about cost savings. While the employer is thinking about critical projects the employee is interviewing for another job. Sorry if all this sounds cut throat but it is the reality that we live in. Learn to adjust to the changing world or go extinct like the Dinosaurs and the other hoards of species who couldn’t hack it.

Just wanted to let you know that I utilized your s...

2010-08-12T21:15:42.133-04:00

Just wanted to let you know that I utilized your service a few days ago, and - what do you know! I received an email response from the company I interviewed with. Sure, it was a "thanks but we selected another candidate" email, but I'm SURE I wouldn't have received a response at all, if not for your service. And I had interviewed for this position over a month ago!

So, thanks. I appreciate it.

Do you collect the names of companies that are sub...

2010-07-29T07:13:23.787-04:00

Do you collect the names of companies that are submitted. It would be nice to see a list of evil doer companies.

Yep, it's still working. But the emails are se...

2010-07-28T22:47:38.855-04:00

Yep, it's still working. But the emails are sent manually, so I send them in batches every few weeks.

Is the site still working? I just send one to myse...

2010-07-28T17:20:24.410-04:00

Is the site still working? I just send one to myself and have not received the email.

I think this is a great idea. I have had experien...

2010-05-09T11:08:37.523-04:00

I think this is a great idea. I have had experiences in which the person interviewing me behaved in a totally obnoxious manner. I literally couldn't believe my eyes or ears! I wish there was some type of form letter on this site that would be applicable to a situation this type of situation. Well, good luck to everyone who is looking for work.

the site is a nice idea but i think we are missing...

2010-04-01T22:55:29.476-04:00

the site is a nice idea but i think we are missing a point here : if the recruiter/ HR was so rude that did not have a common sense to follow up then why would we expect that sending them another letter ( the one that the site provides) will shake teir consience ? Those people are rude, insensitive, "busy", and they DO NOT CARE. I think the notice should be sent to Sr. Management, to let them know what is going on. thisi s probably the only way to change sometihng.

Several companies have kept me hanging for weeks a...

2010-02-24T15:48:15.522-05:00

Several companies have kept me hanging for weeks after an interview or even multiple interviews. They expect interviewees to put time and energy into preparing for an interview, but can't be bothered (or don't have the guts) to say, "Sorry, we didn't choose you." It's rude. If they're ignoring my emails and dodging my voice mail messages, I don't worry about burning bridges with them, because I don't want to work for them. Once it's obvious I'm not getting the job anyway, I don't have a problem contacting them personally to let them know their tactics are unprofessional. I also (politely) tell them they've lost me as a potential employee AND a potential customer. I have nothing to lose at that point, so why not? Makes me feel better, instead of dragging their bad juju into the next interview. :)

No, it works. I have to run it manually, and I hav...

2010-01-20T00:18:39.734-05:00

No, it works. I have to run it manually, and I haven't had a chance to do it for the last few days. I just went in and ran it and the messages are now all out.
- the administrator

The mailer does not work... Tested it 3 times on m...

2010-01-20T00:14:06.397-05:00

The mailer does not work... Tested it 3 times on my own email address to preview how it looks before sending it off to a very desrving recruiter. Didn't even end up in my spam box. Sorry folks, but it doesn't work :-(

Companies who practice this rude behavior should b...

2010-01-14T22:54:08.071-05:00

Companies who practice this rude behavior should be informed at the CEO level of what's going on in their operation.
There are millions of dollars spent improving the company's imange while the rude managers are killing them in the market place.
SHAME ON YOU.

Refering to the question by a recruiter, we want t...

2009-10-27T21:44:09.219-04:00

Refering to the question by a recruiter, we want to know yes or no, thats it!! have your son or daughter call us, write it on a piece of toilet paper and stick it in my mail slot, but TELL ME some way so that im not wondering and hoping, and can move on to the next hopeless job interview.

Yep, it goes through. But they're sent manuall...

2009-10-21T12:14:27.291-04:00

Yep, it goes through. But they're sent manually so may take a couple of days.

Does this actually go through? I sent several to ...

2009-10-21T12:12:27.075-04:00

Does this actually go through?

I sent several to myself and haven't gotten them.

Great idea nonetheless, even if it ends up being just a placebo.

This works. I recently sent one for a friend who h...

2009-09-16T08:45:29.081-04:00

This works. I recently sent one for a friend who had interviewed for an internal position and never received the courtesy of a response--although she did find out through the grapevine several weeks later that someone else had been hired for the job. Within two weeks of me emailing this letter to the head honcho, she received a form letter notifying her that the position she interviewed for back in June had been filled.

I think this site is a great idea. I have been in...

2009-09-04T16:55:06.817-04:00

I think this site is a great idea. I have been in recruiting for many years and have outlined recruiting processes for several companies. It was amazing to me how overlooked the candidate experience was for the sake of ease for the employer.

Minimum communication from an employer to applicants when using automated systems: A job should never be posted unless it is live; an auto response should go to all applicants as soon as they apply; if you interview by phone and especially in person, you should get a phone call from a recruiter telling you your status either way (they cared enough at one point to call, they should care enough now too); and when the job status changes, you should get an auto notifier updating you that the job has been closed, cancelled, etc.

I hope the feedback to the recruiters and their organizations helps make a positive change in the candidate experience for all job seekers.

As an unemployed HRM I now find myself sick of poo...

2009-08-20T20:51:39.627-04:00

As an unemployed HRM I now find myself sick of poor performance by recruiters, sadly lacking in customer service. Don't worry people I have your names now. As they say "what goes around comes around".