I was recently denied employment by a very large defense contractor. I was not give a reason but through other sources I found out that they couldn't contact one of my references.
I've been a student for the last 4 yrs so I have no current work history. One of my previous supervisors is no longer with the company and the defense contractor refused to talk with the company HR dept.
The job I applied to was set up my the hiring manager for me. This hiring manager asked for me specifically for me.
2007-03-08 00:30:06 · 6 answers · asked by Susan V 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
yes you do
2007-03-08 00:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by crawdash 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can ask for a response in writing by sending them a letter asking why but I would imagine they will not respond to you, especially if they are a large contractor. Why not call up the H.R. department and ask the person if they could explain the reasons? Maybe they would be more comfortable explaining things on the phone to you rather than writing you a letter. They may end up telling you nothing, sadly enough.
If you think there was a problem with one of your references I would take note and in the future make a note on your application that the person you reported to is no longer with the company and they will need to verify your employment through the H.R. department.
2007-03-08 04:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by hr4me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have ability to ask them why they didn't hire you in any format you choose. If you request it in writing, please use spell check or have someone read and edit it for you before you send it to them.
Since you are new to today's world of business (you said you were a student with no "current" work history), it may be to your benefit if they would give you a reason; however, they may not give you the actual reason. Therefore, you may be misinformed and do something during your next job application/interview that will cost you that job. Use caution.
Even if they do give the reason(s), you can't force them to hire you. Unless, of course, they admit to discrimination. And who would want to work for a company that discriminates and is that stupid!
One other thing - do not be discouraged. A successsful job search may take many interviews. You may encounter many fools during you quest. A better position with more potential is coming....
Good luck!
2007-03-08 00:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by Chef dad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have the right to ask for whatever you want, however, the company has the right to not answer you.
Companies tend to be heartless and defense contractors are minions of Satan himself. They don't give two hoots about your career path. If they feel they can make more money from someone else, they go with that person and the rest be damned.. That is how the world works. Right, wrong or indifferent.
2007-03-08 00:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by banshee_in_middleville 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask. They may answer, but they aren't required to hire you.
2007-03-08 00:38:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask in writing, but they are not required to respond, verbally or in writing.
2007-03-08 01:12:03 · answer #6 · answered by Amy V 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋