Why do the jobs gods hate me?

[dolo amber]

I'm in the running for a completely awesome job...one that I'm qualified for in reality but have no degrees or anything to back up that assertion. I have a friend who's with the company and that's the only reason I even got my foot in the door. More $$ than I've EVER been even close to making. Sweet ass benefits like taking a cab, anywhere in the world, and charging it to the company if you've been out drinking. THAT kind of company.

I had my phone interview a week or so ago. I sent the requisite "thank you for the interview" email to the hiring manager a day or so later. I just woke up to a "FAILED DELIVERY" notification in my inbox. :cry: :argh: :banghead:

[Misunderestimator]

1. Since you have a friend there... can you get the email address again?

Or is there any way she can find something out for you? Like when they will be making a decision, etc?

Don't stress... If not this one, another will come. :hug:

[dolo amber]

6. I talked with my friend the other night

He said she said great things about me, really liked me, etc. So hopefully this snafu won't hurt my chances too much. Still...SHIT! :grr:

[bigwillq]

2. So call the company

and ask for a new e-mail address.
Also ask if they use any spam blocking programs on their system.
We do at my place of business and sometimes people try and sent me e-mails and they get sent back.


Don't give up! :hi:

[dolo amber]

7. Thanks man..

I think I will call and double check the spam thing before I resend. She got the first email I sent to confirm the time of the interview, but still worth checking out. :hi:

[NewJeffCT]

15. definitely check on the spam thing!

A lot of companies are getting a lot tougher on spam filters, especially if they are from commonly used domains like @aol.com or @yahoo.com

If they rejected you, you would not have gotten "failed delivery", you would get either no response, or a form email saying "thank you for applying for the XYZ position. We have carefully evaluated your candidacy, but have decided to go in another direction. Thank you for your interest in the Acme Inc."

[dolo amber]

17. I wish it *was* a job with Acme Inc!

That would be so cool! I could make anvils and stuff! :D

Thanks Jeff...appreciate the good thoughts. :)

[NewJeffCT]

18. I think Wile E. Coyote outsourced the anvil making

I think Hello Kitty has taken it up...

[auntAgonist]

3. awww..

You hang in there dolo amber! the jobs gods don't hate you! the jobs gods need to be fired and new blood brought in.

Good luck to you!!

I'll keep you in my 'good' thoughts. There's a perfect job just waiting for you.
:hug:

aA
kesha

[dolo amber]

8. Thanks, aA

I agree they need to be fired...:D :hug:

[Beware the Beast Man]

4. Don't give up yet, babe!

See if you can get the hiring manager's correct address.

[dolo amber]

9. Will do, B

Thanks man. :hug:

[eyesroll]

5. Aargh.

Maybe send a handwritten thank-you in the mail (or drop it off at the front desk)?

[dolo amber]

10. Y'know, Dave S is in charge of their networks and stuff...

I should just call and yell at him. :P

Handwritten though...classy! :thumbsup:

[eyesroll]

11. Well, it's classy if your handwriting is legible.

I don't do the handwritten note so much. I write like an 8-year-old boy.

Good luck. :thumbsup:

[Magrittes Pipe]

12. Because you touch yourself at night.

:thumbsdown:

[DS1]

14. Nice Yin-Yang of thumbs, there

:thumbsup:

[dolo amber]

13. **UPDATE**

Just received a response to the email I sent this morning..."No need to apologize, technology happens, eh?"

:woohoo:

Thanks for making me feel better. You guys are super! :headbang:

[NewJeffCT]

16. great news

good luck! let us know how it all works out.

I guess I should have read the whole post before replying.

[no name no slogan]

19. EXCELLENT!

Yeah, technology can be a real bastard. Maybe that's why I work in the industry.

[Cathyclysmic]

20. Cool Beans...

Who says there is no Job God!