When declining job applications, should I give reasons? To be of any help I would have to be truthfully harsh!

Question

The work is communications (marketing) related, therefore eloquence and presentation is a basic minimum requirement. There is no way to delicately list the litany of disasters and mistakes I find in covering letters and on CV's – spelling & punctuation mistakes, incorrect grammar, lack of any coherent thought process and sloppy composition & presentation.

Answer 1

I have read someone that it is truly appropriate to but due to legal address not recommended. Experience has taught me that regret letters should be plain and simple to avoid further complicating the matter. Remember there is a furstrated job applicant out there.

Answer 2

You may wish to check the legal standpoint on this one. Depends if you are UK based and whether you are a small to medium sized enterprise. If you are a larger UK employer you should draw up a set of criteria for the job and shortlist fairly on that basis. Someone on this list could have a disability that prevents them from good presentation such as dyslexia and could be covered by the Disability Discrimination Act

Answer 3

You are under no obligation to give reasons; however, if an applicant asks why he or she wasn't granted an interview or offered the job, your honest reply may help that person improve in the future. It's a good way to rack up karma points. :)

Answer 4

As great a temptation it is to "help" the applicant, one cannot do so.

No explanantion is necessary.

Explanations may be necessary for declining "credit applicants", or an explanation can be requested.
This is not the case for an applicant seeking employment.

Answer 5

When you reject an applicant, promptly send a thank you note and mention that another applicant was selected. Only give a more detailed reason to the applicant for why they were rejected if they ask.

Answer 6

Without being harsh, you can be clinical in rejecting unsuitable applicants, For example: 'Not found suitable for the open position' is a standard reply you could use to good effect.

Answer 7

I think you should just say that someone more suited for the position was found. Focus your energy on the person who is getting the job. Why take on the added responsibility of explaining why they didn't get the job.

Answer 8

Giving specific reasons sets you up for legal lawsuits.

Answer 9

Absoulity!! It will give this, Human Resoureses manager, some insight

Answer 10

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