Today, I was rejected by a company I applied to. When I was writing my application, I spent so much time on their website researching that the ads on my browser are almost all for their products. It's like getting rejected again with every click. FML
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Today, I spent two hours filling out an online application and questionnaire for a potential employer. The application stated that there were no right or wrong answers and to answer truthfully. I was automatically rejected. FML
Today, my job application for McDonald's was rejected. This is the second time. FML
Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML
Today, I eagerly applied for a high-salary, fully supportive graduate program that I qualified for. There were 5 steps in the application process. I was turned down after the first one. FML
Today, I spent ages applying for a scholarship online. I found out on the very last page that I do not meet the qualifications for it. FML
Today, I was rejected for a job I really wanted, they said I didn't have enough experience. I designed the systems they are implementing. FML
Today, I applied for a new job as a maintenance technician. About 10 minutes after submitting my resume, I received a rejection letter. My girlfriend is their HR person. FML
Today, I received a series of rejection letters from jobs, one after the other. Last night, I stayed up into the wee morning hours to apply to campus jobs I'm not qualified for, because I was classified as a part-time student due to an administrative error. FML
Today, I spent ages writing a draft press release as part of a copywriting job application. I worked really hard and read it through several times before submitting. They emailed me to point out that I'd misspelled the name of the company. Twice. FML
Today, at the one job interview I got after months of applying, I was rejected for what turned out to be a phone customer service role, because I "wasn't technical enough." Previously I worked as a website developer and I have a computer science degree. FML
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jackwilliams 9
You can delete your history and cookies and they will go away or get Adblock
Yeshua_fml 19
Spend hours on a **** site. It'll at least change the type of ads. ... I've heard.
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Comments (58)
Divia1 9
Ad block pro, bro.
Artsyr4g3 4
Easy fix. Clear your cookie history.
HeadlessSparrow 20
I don't know what the application contained, but I wouldn't do extensive research about the company until I got accepted for an interview. That's just me, though.
LittleRed79 39
What ever happened to professionalism? I'm impressed that OP took the time to do the research beforehand. It's always best to be prepared for an impromptu interview if the manager/owner happens to have the time at the moment. Some employers like to do that to see how you deal under pressure. Which also means you should dress up in what you would wear to an interview just to drop of your resume. It's all about first impressions...you never know who you'll be speaking to when dropping off a resume.
chinaski7628 32
It's also nice to know about the company you're applying to. You can tailor your resume or application answers to reflect the company's values or needs.
HeadlessSparrow 20
I said extensive. For a simple application online that you just simply submit, I think it's a waste of time to do EXTENSIVE research. When you get an interview, then yes be professional.
HeadlessSparrow 20
Doing research before and after submitting an application is professional, but knowing everything about a company for just simply submitting an application is not something I would take my time on.
vikky538 29
write a bad review about the company website stating it got too many ads...
daydreamer244 13
Just start looking up one thing over and over again, and your ads with change. :)
worldclassrager 41
At times I wonder is it really worth searching out the company...
HeadlessSparrow 20
For an interview, yes. For an application, only to some extent.
Dashelle 25
I feel ya. I applied to Google. Got an on-site interview. I got denied. Afterwards, every I use my Andriod phone, Chrome, Maps, Keep, Gmail, Docs, and all the other stuff, I just feel rejected. It fades.
rivaraven 35
I'm sorry. And AdBlock works real well, you should try it out.
Dobhrionn 10
Adblock, Op. It saves all that torment.
Kougeru 12
YDI for not using adblock+ in 2014