Rejection Letters - A Humorous Response!
Posted by Bryan on January 29, 2008
My blogging buddy, Bill Anderson, posted a spoof tax form that reminded me of something similar I’ve seen tossed around the world of academia. Unfortunately, I’ve experienced it a bit over the last 2 months as I search for a clinical internship. You may also have experienced it when applying for jobs — the infamous REJECTION LETTER!!!
We all know that they go something like this, “Dear XXXX, Thank you for your application…blah blah blah…we received applications from many qualified individuals…blah blah blah…we are sorry to inform you that we cannot accept you at this time…blah blah blah.”
When I was in high school applying for college, my buddies and I drafted the following letter in response to us receiving too many rejection letters.
January 29, 2008
NAME OF INSTITUTION
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for taking the time to reject my application to your institution. Please know that I received many qualified rejections this year, and as a result, I am sorry to inform you that I am not able to accept your rejection. Therefore, I will be attending your school this Fall, and I will look forward to continuing my academic career under your supervision.
Until then, best regards…
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I love that! So funny! There were times in my life when I could have used a letter like that.
January 29th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
You are venting disappointment well…there will be one letter that will say Dear XXXXX, We would like to inform you that your application has been thoroughly reviewed and from what we see we would like to invite you to become apart of our program at blah blah blah. The endorphins will overflow with joy and you will be on your way to your internship.;)
January 29th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Glad you found it amusing - definitely puts rejection into a fun perspective!
January 30th, 2008 at 6:37 pm