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January 05, 07 by Bharani

2 months back….An e-mail from a recruiter to the applicant

Dear XYZ,

We hope you are doing fine!

It was really wonderful to talk with you recently and we appreciate the time you spent with XYZ.

Unfortunately, we are unable to take your candidature further, at the moment. However, your credentials are extremely impressive and we wish to retain your details on our active database. We shall get back to you as soon as another similar opportunity opens up.

We wish you luck in your future endeavors and thank you once again for your interest in XYZ!

3 week back….An email from the same applicant to the same recruiter!
Hi XYZ,

Apologies for the delayed response.

I had a very frank discussion with Mr. XYZ on the other day. I got a clear picture about the role and responsibilities. Though the roles and responsibilities are interesting and the opportunity to work with XYZ is a rare opportunity, I think the role does not cater to my aspirations of Product management as I expect and understand it. So, I will not be interested in further discussions/interviews for this role. This is in the best interest of both of us.

I really appreciate the effort and time that XYZ has spent in trying to find alternate positions for my candidature. I must admit that it was a privilege to discuss with some of the knowledgeable people and best minds in the field.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

with regards,
-XYZ.

Though the applicant and the recruiter can be guessed out, it is the “You loose some, you win some” principle of life that I want to highlight here…! In the first case, candidate was rejected for the position he applied for…In the second case, candidate rejected the role that the recruiter was offering…Ultimately, both of them are a case of win-win…As a potential expectation mis-match was avoided..:) It’s absolutely important to manage disappointments in life…as disappointments are mostly time-bound and partly our own ignorance-bound! Too much gyaan…huh? Chalo…My next post will capture some interesting things that have happened in my life…!

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4 responses for this post

  1. Rajat Says: 05.01.07 at 8:34 pm

    The day we understand why we want to do things and where, things would become really simple :). The news was a stunner. But the logic behind it made the decision sound so simple and straight. All the best for your current assignment and future opportunities.

  2. Mridul Says: 06.01.07 at 5:23 am

    While i have been visiting your blog for sometime,I must admit that i really like the “Clarity of thoughts” in your blog & how things look so very simple to understand.
    Wonder how you do it man!!!!!
    Apart from that you have some very good links which have been very informative…
    Keep up the good work & have a rocking year ahead..

  3. Suresh S Says: 06.01.07 at 6:52 pm

    I suppose whatever u pointed out stands in the best interest of both the parties!

  4. a Says: 07.01.07 at 12:24 pm

    what the F dude….!!! MG told me yest tht u coming to delhi..!!! why wasnt i informed..????? and when is this happening. where r u staying…! where will u be working…..!!
    really exciting stuff…

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