Respond to a rejection letter wisely
May 02, 2011
MANY times, job seekers are frustrated by the fact that they are not as lucky as they expected to pass a job interview. <br>Dreaming of getting oneself a job is not a bad idea, says Cedric Sisilo, a human resource consultant in Kampala.
By Viqué-Ocean Kahinju
MANY times, job seekers are frustrated by the fact that they are not as lucky as they expected to pass a job interview.
Dreaming of getting oneself a job is not a bad idea, says Cedric Sisilo, a human resource consultant in Kampala.
But dreaming beyond limits can be devastating, too, he adds.
In this state, he says workers need to consider other factors that might lie across one’s attempts to achieve their goals.
A job rejection letter, among other aspects, is the last thing you might want or expect to receive after a sticky job interview, says Sisilo.
“A rejection letter, being a written document sent to a job applicant by the employer declining the job offer, is rather unbearable,†he adds.
“Morally, the recipient of this letter should remain calm and hopeful to hit another job target. The rejected job candidate should not throw in the towel as yet,†he advises.
This means one should not write back in an arrogant manner, Sisilo says, adding that in most cases, a rejection letter should be used as a motivation factor since it spells out ones strengths and weaknesses and most probably, the reason why one did not get the job.
Usually, rational organisations will point out your areas of weakness, clarifying that your capabilities do not match the qualifications of the company.
“Why not use this golden chance to motivate yourself and learn more about the industry you are pursuing?†asks Sisilo.
A rejection letter does not mean one is a failure and it should not discourage one from pursuing their goals.
Sisilo cautions job seekers to always choose what is right, not what is good for them, if they are to achieve their career goals.
“Let a rejection letter be a tool towards striving for bigger career opportunities elsewhere,†says Sisilo.
In addition, David Mangeni, a human resource management consultant in Kampala, says the reason some job seekers get frustrated is because they tend to have a fixed mind or assured expectations that they will obviously get the jobs they have in mind.
“They forget there is a cut-throat competition in the job market that requires highly demanded skills and experience,†says Mangeni.
“To be on the safe side, they need to acknowledge. Therefore, if one is not yet there in the required market, they will definitely be declined from the job offer,†he adds.
Smart people do not have the best of every skill they use, and they use the best of what they have, Mangeni says.
Writing a good response letter, thanking the company for at least considering your application even if you do not get the job, makes you sound mature and professional, he adds.
Mangeni says one can also be tactful enough and indicate in the letter that they are still interested in the job and given any chance, they are willing to serve the organisation.
“Keeping in touch with the employer and being proactive towards your work targets could earn you that job in the long-run,†says Mangeni.
“Which employer does not want a professional and mature employee? And who knows because of this, the employer might reconsider recruiting you, thus giving you a better job offer?†he asks.
MANY times, job seekers are frustrated by the fact that they are not as lucky as they expected to pass a job interview.
Dreaming of getting oneself a job is not a bad idea, says Cedric Sisilo, a human resource consultant in Kampala.
But dreaming beyond limits can be devastating, too, he adds.
In this state, he says workers need to consider other factors that might lie across one’s attempts to achieve their goals.
A job rejection letter, among other aspects, is the last thing you might want or expect to receive after a sticky job interview, says Sisilo.
“A rejection letter, being a written document sent to a job applicant by the employer declining the job offer, is rather unbearable,†he adds.
“Morally, the recipient of this letter should remain calm and hopeful to hit another job target. The rejected job candidate should not throw in the towel as yet,†he advises.
This means one should not write back in an arrogant manner, Sisilo says, adding that in most cases, a rejection letter should be used as a motivation factor since it spells out ones strengths and weaknesses and most probably, the reason why one did not get the job.
Usually, rational organisations will point out your areas of weakness, clarifying that your capabilities do not match the qualifications of the company.
“Why not use this golden chance to motivate yourself and learn more about the industry you are pursuing?†asks Sisilo.
A rejection letter does not mean one is a failure and it should not discourage one from pursuing their goals.
Sisilo cautions job seekers to always choose what is right, not what is good for them, if they are to achieve their career goals.
“Let a rejection letter be a tool towards striving for bigger career opportunities elsewhere,†says Sisilo.
In addition, David Mangeni, a human resource management consultant in Kampala, says the reason some job seekers get frustrated is because they tend to have a fixed mind or assured expectations that they will obviously get the jobs they have in mind.
“They forget there is a cut-throat competition in the job market that requires highly demanded skills and experience,†says Mangeni.
“To be on the safe side, they need to acknowledge. Therefore, if one is not yet there in the required market, they will definitely be declined from the job offer,†he adds.
Smart people do not have the best of every skill they use, and they use the best of what they have, Mangeni says.
Writing a good response letter, thanking the company for at least considering your application even if you do not get the job, makes you sound mature and professional, he adds.
Mangeni says one can also be tactful enough and indicate in the letter that they are still interested in the job and given any chance, they are willing to serve the organisation.
“Keeping in touch with the employer and being proactive towards your work targets could earn you that job in the long-run,†says Mangeni.
“Which employer does not want a professional and mature employee? And who knows because of this, the employer might reconsider recruiting you, thus giving you a better job offer?†he asks.