A 👍 shoutout: Wanted to share something with whoever is hiring.
Trying to find a candidate can be just as hard as being the candidate. Frustrating, hopeful, exhausting, finding the best fit, hoping for a decent wage and keeping in budgets. I've already put hundreds of applications out there with customized cover letters and tweaks to each resume to tantalize.
Follow-ups are hard, and it is appreciated when a company has hired to fill the application that they reach out to tell other candidates "Thank you, we have filled the position." That little acknowledgment is disappointing for us seeking, but at least we can be grateful that we have closure and were not ghosted.
A shoutout to Seer Interactive for their candidate follow-up message, who had 1,500+ applicants for 1 opening, still delivered a kind message:
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Hi there, Dave,
Thanks for your interest in Seer! We appreciate you taking the time to submit your application with us. Sometimes timing is everything, and we wanted to let you know that the Jr. Project Manager position has been filled.
We didn't want to leave you hanging, so we're sending you a quick note about it.
(FWIW we had 1.5K+ applicants for this 1 opening; sometimes it boils down to being a numbers games)
We'd love to keep your information on file for when/if we do have an opening, and hope that you keep us on your radar. Please also feel free to sign up to receive our Newsletter. It will keep you up to date on all of our open roles. https://lnkd.in/gQmpz5Tm.
Sending our best!
Talent @ Seer
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Each of us, regardless of employment status, want to be recognized and accomplished. A little jesture of kindness can make a difference.
So, genuinely, thank you Seer Interactive.
#beKindToYourselfAndBeKindToOthers
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3yWil Reynolds That is a sweet space with so many cool ideas! Also, you were part of Bunker Labs!? My wife and I were last year!