Tuesday, February 15, 2011

You Sir, know how to write a rejection letter

I previously posted about a poorly written rejection letter and how an Unnamed Government Agency employee was basically terrible at their job.  That was fun because everyone loves Monday morning quarterbacking (actual fact).  But I would like to also provide an example of a good rejection letter, so that everyone can know how it should be done.  Plus, it's nice to give shout outs to people who do a good job.

This letter comes from ESPN, where I applied for a multitude of jobs, none of which I can now remember:

Taleen,
Thank you for taking the time to submit your resume for the position listed below.
Unfortunately, we have identified other candidates whose background and experience more closely meet the requirements for this position.
You are welcome to continue reviewing our employment opportunities and to apply for those positions for which you feel you qualify.
Again, thank you for your time and the interest you have expressed in our Company. 
I wish you well in your endeavors.

Stephen O'Connor

How sweet was that?!  Ok, maybe sweet is an exaggeration, but it's still very nice. 
Reasons why this rejection letter is awesome:
1. This is ESPN.  Ever heard of 'em?  Yea, they're huge, and actually owned by Disney, so even more gigantic than you originally thought.  And yet they took the time to send a mildly personal rejection email.  This ensures that I do not hate ESPN and will continue to use their product (which I do, although sporadically) .  
2. They invite me to keep looking and applying.  Thank you ESPN, for not totally writing me off and thinking I'm a terrible individual not worthy of employment at your organization.  That is supportive and reassuring.
3. They thank me for my interest in their company.  Ummm...you're welcome!  Of course I'm interested!  You have the greatest camera angles of any sports programming.  But thank you for noticing that I was interested.  I feel the love.
4.  They wish me well in my endeavors.  This particular statement has been made in many rejection letters in many different ways.  But for some reason the way ESPN words it just sounds nicer and more like they actually mean it.

Thank you again to ESPN for writing a kind and thoughtful rejection letter.  You are an organization that is continuing to give hope to the unemployed of America.

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