“Sorry but your profile isn't shortlisted…… ”
A one liner which crushes the confidence of many, shatters dreams of some and breaks a few hearts! As a recruiter, isn't rejecting distressing? Maybe, maybe not because why spoil results with emotions!
But let's at least take a glance at the journey of a candidate :-
Apply for 100 Jobs 🫡
Why hesitate to apply? Rejection is free anyways!
Resume gamble 🎲
Add those “Excellent communication skills” (Only in chats 🤭)
Endless interview prep 🥱
Google “Top 50 HR questions” as if it's the UPSC exam.
Surviving rounds after rounds 🥸
Facing questions like, “Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?” (Candidate : Definitely not in this job 😏)
After such a journey full of struggles, you hear..
Thanks for applying, better luck next time 🙏🏻(Sounds like you tried but maybe shouldn't have)
Then what? You question your worth and the person who told you “You're talented!”
You become a philosopher at 2:00 AM, reflecting on the tragedy!
But it definitely takes skill to crush a soul with a smile!..
But tell me, dear candidates, what hurts more : The rejection or that awkward "Let's keep in touch, we have your resume in our database!”? 🫠