Grrr! I got my rejection email yesterday. :burn::burn::burn:
I asked for feedback and the response I got was that I had a 'very positive interview'. But it was irrelevant because the store manager (who wasn't even present at the time - this is from the recruiter) judged the applicants solely on work experience.
Considering the minimum working age is 14/15... Any 16 year old or under and has had 'work experience' is most likely a lousy worker anyway, seeing as they got fired/quit after a short duration.
Oh btw, I guess a few years of volunteer work mean absolutely squat, because y'know you learn heaps from stacking shelves at Woolies! Or where ever these kids got their experience from (most were private school kids, so I guess they got a reference from daddy's company).
Complete BS honestly, the recruiter himself admits that I didn't get the cut, but was deserving of it (f#%king manager).
Some guy's gonna retain my application and they'll be discussing my application with other stores when they recruit in Aug/Sept.
COLES YOU CAN TAKE YOUR JOB AND STICK IT UP YOUR...
xxx
Thank you for the e-mail.
The feedback provided by xxx, who interviewed you, was very positive. However, the xxx store reduced the number of new team members required and this left us with the dilemma of deciding who misses out that was otherwise deserving.
In the end, the store manager (who was not present at the interviews) made a decision based on experience. While this is disappointing for you, your application will be retained by xxx at the xxx store for any future vacancies. We also plan to discuss your application with other stores in the area. They are not currently recruiting but plan to do so in August/September.
Regards,
xxx
Copy of 'feedback aka slack manager who can't count funds properly'
/rant