Your response to a letter of rejection may, incredibly, get you the job, according
to California-based James Adams, a career expert and former job-search
consultant to the U.S. government.

“I was consulted by a woman who interviewed very well for a position, but still
got a letter of rejection after applying. Most people would have torn up the
letter and gone on to other things,” says Adams.

Instead, Adams told her to write a gracious reply,
thanking the company for their time and reaffirming her strong desire to work
for them.

Did it work?

“The top contender for the position had to relocate on short notice. The hiring
panel remembered the letter they got from the really eager and pleasant woman
who replied to their rejection letter. She got the job,” says Adams.

Action Step: Write a polite
reply to every rejection notice you get. Thank the company for their time and
restate your strong desire to work for them.

Say something like this: Because you saw enough value in my background to consider
me for this position, would you be so kind as to pass my name and resume on to
anyone you know who would benefit from my skills and experience? Thank you very
much in advance!

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