Is it rude to have the "confirm receipt of email" feature set up when sending out resumes via email?

Question

I applied to a couple of jobs via email, and I didn't realize that the "confirm receipt of email" option had been clicked on in my email.

I ended up with a couple of automated "confirmed receipt" messages from some potential employers. I'm just wondering if it's rude to leave that option on and ask recruiters/employers to confirm receiving the application?

Answer 1

It's not rude at all. It's saying that you want to make sure they got it. When sending faxes at work I usually do a confirmed fax thing so that I know they received my fax. There's been times when I've faxed someone something and they didn't get it, and it was days before I found out. I think it's perfectly fine for resumes.

Answer 2

It's always nice to know your email was received, and no one knows you've requested a receipt except yourself.

Requiring a confirmation receipt is an option in your email service; the recipient is not even aware that it is activated. Now if the recipient has his/her/its email options set to "never send confirmation receipt," then your settings could be overridden. But, if the recipient does not have such a feature selected in its email options, you will receive a receipt and the recipient will know nothing about it.

Answer 3

I'm not sure this is always the case, but as I remember on AOL, the receiver didn't even know that you received notice that they opened the email. If some effort on their part is required, I'd say not to do it; if it is automatic, who would care? It only tells you that the email went through, no biggie in my book.

Answer 4

Absolutely NOT rude! Very sensible and efficient. I would consider it sensible of someone to do that, as emails CAN go astray and when sending resumes (or other business documents) it is important to know they have been received.

Cheers :-)

Answer 5

i dont think so, it would most likely be taken as you are serious about getting a job and want to make sure that your employers have received your resume.

Answer 6

I don't think it's rude but I HATE that feature. That's one thing I like about Yahoo mail. I probably wouldn't mind as much at work as at home, though.

Answer 7

Thought is a perception in the form of electro-chemical reactions which give the thinker the feeling of existence and reality. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Just a thought............ :)

Answer 8

i wouldnt like it , but then its an option that the receiver can switch off.

Answer 9

i dont think so