Do Not Ruin Your Chances
Email Etiquette
A few weeks back, I woke up to a regret email from an organization I wanted to work with.
The recruiter did this thing where the whole lot of us (about 400) were cc'd on the email. No qualms about that.
Soon after, applicants began to send ‘thank yous' and ‘keep me in mind for future working opportunities’ replies. They replied to all so every recipient could see. That created an annoying (pity) thread in my inbox.
Now, choosing to reply to an autogenerated email is a matter of preference. I mean, odds are it will be shredded. Almost zero chance that it will catch the recruiter’s eye.
I was watching in amusement as the emails continued pouring in when I saw two candidates shoot themselves in the foot. They were so rude and one even used casual language.
I was taken aback.
In the age of wild technology- you can google specific email templates, and even get ChatGPT to write your reply (It is very diplomatic btw, tried and tested) why would anyone be so rude, and so boldly?
Still, the chances that the recruiter sees the messages are minimal. So I felt uncomfortable about it for a while and then let it be.
Another applicant was mindful to educate us to email the organization directly (and quit spamming inboxes for sure!)- so the reply well ran dry.
I was browsing through job boards a week later when I spotted an opening from said organization. It is relevant to mention this because the two job titles were related somewhat.
Like if it was an administrative assistant position and a receptionist role. One could tailor their resume and pass for either.
Which brings us back to ‘what if?’ Just, what if that rude email landed in the recruiter’s inbox? You certainly can’t expect to get shortlisted.
You are better off not replying to that regret email at all.
Spend your energy making applications instead. After all, landing an interview, and that job- success in whatever form- is a game of attrition.
Do not burn bridges.
Also, you stand a better chance of getting feedback or building positive relations by reaching out to the recruiter directly. Like through a call, LinkedIn, personal email, etc.
