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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 sent m...

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 manually so...

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".

To the recruiter who asked about sending emails: Y...

2009-08-17T13:44:53.860-04:00

To the recruiter who asked about sending emails: Yes. All I need is an email acknowledging that you received my CV, application, etc. for the position, and one stating that you chose another candidate or that I'm no longer being considered, however you want to say it. It doesn't have to be personal, a generic form letter is fine.

Not getting back to someone after an interview is ...

2009-08-14T02:14:18.836-04:00

Not getting back to someone after an interview is unacceptable no matter what, but being anonymous doesn't really help - the person probably won't take any notice. You have every right to tell someone that you are upset with what they did, it's all about the way that you do it. Going to a Manager with a polite call or email will have far greater impact.

Definately Great! I had an interview two weeks ag...

2009-08-13T12:48:22.909-04:00

Definately Great! I had an interview two weeks ago along with 40-50 other people. What a load of crap! Was perfectly suited for the job and emailed a thank you plus after a week another emailed to ask if the position was taken. I was told they would be doing second interviews whenever....thanks for nothing!

It's even worse if the HM gives you a specific day...

2009-08-10T19:58:54.415-04:00

It's even worse if the HM gives you a specific day they said they would call you back after the interview--- and you don't get the call. The let down is 10 times intensified--- Bad Hiring Manager-- Bad!!

This could easily be solved if employers use a job...

2009-08-09T09:22:58.792-04:00

This could easily be solved if employers use a job tracking system where candidates could check the status of a job. If a handful of people are interviewed, its not asking much (in my opinion) to provide some feedback to the candidate to help them on their next interview.

I would further contend that if a manager doesn't have much in the professionalism department, they taint my view of the company as a whole. I am a candidate for a position you have. I might be a customer too. And might not be a customer tomorrow.

Definitely! I don't think people really care how t...

2009-08-07T12:59:50.736-04:00

Definitely! I don't think people really care how the news is delivered, as long as it IS delivered.

I am a recruiter and I think this is a great site!...

2009-08-07T11:40:52.810-04:00

I am a recruiter and I think this is a great site!! There is one question I would like you to ask people who use this site. Would they be happy with an automatic email to let them know that their C.V has been received and a follow up email to let them know if they where not successful in applying for that role?

They definitely could email me back at the address...

2009-08-07T08:59:43.296-04:00

They definitely could email me back at the address that the letter to them is generated from. So far, 35 have been sent and no one has responded, however!

I would love to hear about what happens after this...

2009-08-07T05:08:39.324-04:00

I would love to hear about what happens after this letter is sent ie. if any employers make an attempt to respond or even apologise. Is it possible for them to respond in any way? Please keep us posted on your blog!