What would you think if you received a "We've selected a candidate that is better suited for our position."

Question

But this morning I received a phone call from the same company and they said that they were exteremely impressed with me and would like to keep my information on file as they are going through a major merger in the next 6-12 months.

I was given the impression that they are kind of testing out their new pick and if things don't work out then.....

At the end of the phone call I was told that he would not be suprized if they called me back in 6mos or less.

If a candidate was not selected the first time around, then why would they be considered again?

I am someone who is desperate to get outta the craphole that I am in. Mixed signals like this are very discouraging and downright depressing.

Any ideas???

I honestly don't think that I will get a call, in a way I really blame myself for calling them back. It just adds insult to injury. I was very upset with the letter, now I am sick to my stomach that I called back and heard what I did. I feel worse than defeated right now.

Part of me was hoping that they had made a mistake with the letter- but the mistake was me calling them back; in essence they got me again.

At this point, I'm at a dead stop and am wondering why bother.......I'm going to become a professional interviewee. Still doesn't change the fact that my current position is ****, and I will never go anywhere sitting here.

My confusion lies in the fact that I have never received a call back after getting a 'too bad, you weren't good enough letter'. Usually the letter is it. I got the letter on Friday aftrnoon, and my phone was ringing by 8:30am on Monday morning.

It was bad enough that I didn't get the position, but to rub my face into it was completely dumbfounding.

Why? Job hunting is bad enough, to do this to someone is inhumane......

Answer 1

This is a company that has a sick sense of humor. You should run and stay away. Any company that would contact you after a letter went out was put into that situation and their first choice might have been second guessing their move.

They wanted to keep their options open with you in case their first choice decided to bail. The candidate had obviously accepted the position by the time you called them back. To not make themselves look worse , they tried to make you feel better by using the if we have a need in the next 6 months BS line to cover their mistake. As you have seen, there is no position there for you and you should definately NOT hold out for any hope here.

Anyone who suggests that you learn from this type of experience has no clue on whats what. Most reputable businesses would not humiliate candidates like this. Most businesses would not make the mistake of sending out the rejection letters before their choice had accepted their offer.

Sorry, but you need to move on, get over this and keep trying. Learn to be more selective in your application process to try and avoid these types of awkward situations.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

I know from personal experience that pity parties can be enjoyable, but they aren't helpful here. It sounds to me like they're being straight with you - you have a lot of value and potential but you just weren't the best fit for the position they had to offer. This could be for any reason - you might be a better fit with a different hiring manager, for instance, or you might make more than they want to pay right now. The person you spoke with may know of another position that will be coming available.

In addition, it's not uncommon for employers to place a freeze on all but the most critical hiring during an acquisition/merger process. The person you spoke to might have information as to when they expect that process to be completed and/or when the hiring spigot will be turned on again.

I will tell you that I often mark candidates as "high potential" and call them back for other opportunities that arise. It makes more points if the person remembers to follow up - not constantly, but occasionally - maybe every 6 - 8 weeks, just so I remember that they are interested.

In the meantime, don't get discouraged. Take this as a positive sign that a potential employer was "extremely impressed" with you, and continue to look for other opportunties. You'll find the right fit sooner than you think.

Take care.

Answer 3

You know, I have to laugh sometimes over people that are so "patriotic" that they can't see evil that goes on in their county, or believe that every thing in politics and government is evil and thus "**** the system" idea. Lets face it. America is in a mess, people are killing each other, Christianity (real Christianity, not insanity) is being attacked daily, good and noble people are losing there homes, health, and lives under this dog-eat-dog world. Racism is so close to dying, only to be revived by simple-minded souls that believe race determines a person. Our schools have became a place of failure for the youth (I personally believe that ANYONE, RACE, AGE, OR RELIGION has the capability to be a prodigy, but we lack the reason or will-power). In the mist of all of this, all you can wonder "Has God damned America?". I say no, there is always a chance to solve your problems, but if you love your chains you can't expect to be free. I support Obama, and you see the stupid sh**t that he goes through, but yet I can google some dirt that the wonderful Clintons did and I get page after page of lobbyism, drug deals, and even WALMART *gasp*. Please keep in mind that I loved the Clintons, but the people that you see today are not the same people that gave us years of grander times. I watched Michael Moore's film "Sicko" and I did some research of my own. My findings? Mrs. Clinton is bought out. So how can she change a corrupt system that she works for and feeds? There are new broadcasts that have grown showing African-American miscreants and when you see this broadcasts all you can think about is "Hum...I guess black people don't have common sense, they must rob everything, screw everything and they must like watermelons." So tell me, has God blessed America? I think so, I still think that even with some bad apples, we are generally a good, caring people. We can do anything (and I say ANYTHING) we want to do, I mean look at it, It used to be that when America got into something, we caused good, not harm. So though we have some terrible apples that run us, remember this, America is still a democracy, no matter how much of a monarchy it looks like, I still awake and sleep to a nation that says "We the people, now we the few". So until we learn to think for ourselves, until we learn how to choose heros instead of sleazy celebrities we will be stuck in this cycle of insanity, hate, poverty, sickness, greed, and evil. So I pray to dear God that he will bless America, cause I'm tired of living under a curse.

Answer 4

While I would not put all of my eggs in this one basket, I can understand why this type of double communication would come from a company undergoing a merger. You could have been contacted initially by someone who was told that the position would not be filled and then subsequently by someone who felt that it might or that they would need more than one candidate for the position.

Be more positive. They could have chosen not to contact you the second time around.

As for becoming a professional interviewer....there are pluses to that. You will develop the confidence to ask the pertinent questions that could change your outcomes for the better!

Answer 5

This is the standard rejection letter. I wouldn't count on them. You may get a call down the road but it is unlikely. Don't get discouraged, I have gotten turned away by companies who didn't think I was the right fit, and then ended up getting a way better job opportunity not too long after from another company.

Answer 6

I can't tell if you burned any bridges in this, but it may be as simple as this:
you were good and they thought you would doa fine job, but someone else who was perfect was available and they offered it to the other person

maybe the other person has more experience,or is the boss's niece, who knows??

if they say they might call you back they want to know if you will consider coming in for another interview. If you hate this company then you might just tell them No. On the other hand, if the first person quits in a month they may really like to hire you.

Answer 7

It stinks. Rejection is the worst. I got one of those once but don't take this as a loss. Move forward shake it off and never ever think interviewing is professional it makes you better for the next job to come along - You showed being assertive by calling - so it was a mistake, can't you learn from that yes.

Plus if this didn't work out, something better will. Don't settle -

Keep looking - and post a resume if you haven't already
Craigs list, monster - hotjobs
and read the paper want ads - do something you really know would make you happy, rejection hurts but the lessons are to be learned -

Answer 8

As someone in a similar boat I can sympathize with how you feel. What exactly do these companies think that candidates are supposed to do during the 6 months they are "re-organizing". Don't feel bad, and continue on with your search. When they call back you will have the satisfaction of saying that you found something better

Answer 9

The letter you received was a form letter. It was probably mailed to you by an administrative assistant who didn't know any better.

Maybe they didn't select you this time because there was a better candidate. But they liked you and would consider you if another position becomes available. Pretty simple, really.

It seems as though they do like you and are interested in you, but just not right now. I'd keep them in mind but in the meantime, if a better offer comes along, you should probably take it!

Answer 10

I've gotten a few of those. I hate to break it to you, but you didn't get the job. It's just a polite way of saying that. Believe me, I was out of work for seven months after being laid off... I got a few of those, and I NEVER got another call.