I was reading Greenfields very interesting post about assisting job seekers with tips on applying for jobs. Much sense spoken!
However, can anyone tell me why employers don't answer letters / job applications? It has to be one of the most most soul destroying aspects for the job seeker. Surely it is only common manners to respond?
I'd be especially interested in hearing from HR people on this?
I mean, even if the employer says they don't have the resources to respond (i.e: admin staff); how long realistically does it take to mail merge a generic response saying 'thanks but no thanks.....you did not meet criteria'.......or even an email using BCC.........? And surely it's worth staying on an extra hour some day t do this, considering the time the applicants have put into the application?
Audders
It is so rude and is one of the things that gets on my goat SO much.
However, can anyone tell me why employers don't answer letters / job applications? It has to be one of the most most soul destroying aspects for the job seeker. Surely it is only common manners to respond?
I'd be especially interested in hearing from HR people on this?
I mean, even if the employer says they don't have the resources to respond (i.e: admin staff); how long realistically does it take to mail merge a generic response saying 'thanks but no thanks.....you did not meet criteria'.......or even an email using BCC.........? And surely it's worth staying on an extra hour some day t do this, considering the time the applicants have put into the application?
Audders
It is so rude and is one of the things that gets on my goat SO much.