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Subject:Interview from Hell (Humor) From:Susan Schulken <Susan -dot- Schulken -at- USDOJ -dot- GOV> Date:Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:02:00 -0400
You know, there's no reason why TNT letters can't go both ways...
Here's the text from a Word letter template that a former coworker
recently shared with me:
Dear [Click HERE and type recipient's title and last name]:
Thank you for your recent rejection letter. After careful consideration, I
regret to inform you that at this time I am unable to accept your refusal to
offer me a position in your company.
This year I have received an unusually large number of rejections. With
such a varied and promising field of candidates from which to choose, it
is impossible for me to accept all refusals.
Despite your company's outstanding qualifications and previous
experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not fit
my needs at this time. Therefore, in two weeks, I will assume the position
for which I applied. I look forward to seeing you then.
I wish you the best of luck in rejecting future applicants.
Sincerely,
[Click HERE and type your name]
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Susan Schulken
Senior Technical Writer
US Department of Justice, Antitrust Division
susan -dot- schulken -at- usdoj -dot- gov
