A friend was telling me about the frustrations and heartbreak of her current job search. I shared similar experiences and that I had started keeping a CV of failures.
About a week or so after this conversation, I stumbled on an article published on LinkedIn. The writer talks about her frustrations and disappointments, searching for a job. She finally landed an interview only to encounter an HR manager who didn't see anything good with her talents. She was happy to move on because underneath the desperation of trying to find a job. She didn't want to work with this manager. Years later, she found herself across the table with her colleagues, reviewing the same person's resume. She excused herself and allowed others to conduct the interview. He didn't get the job, because they all indicated he was arrogant and didn't seem to be a fit for the company culture.
After they reached out to him with moving on with other candidates, she finally shared with her team her experience with that individual.
We sometimes forget that the people we meet on the way up are the same ones we meet on the way down.
We concluded that, out of courtesy for the time and contribution towards the hiring process, it is only fair that any person interviewed receive a letter letting them know the outcome.
Peace!