I applied but I got REJECTED without INTERVIEW

Recently , I observed , that I need to create a habit to inform the candidates about the state of their applications and also post interview feedbacks . Obviously, I do take this opportunity that from now on I will update the applicants for the positions they have applied for . The intention of this post is also which I feel is a responsibility to share to the applicants that why their resumes get rejected .

Rejection do happen step by step and what are they ?

1. Role , Function mismatch , and industry also a mismatch

2. Screening mismatch

3. Salary and experience mismatch in the initial screening process

Initial Screening in HR covers the following parameters:

1. Reading resumes means comparing the JD with the application

2. Screening can be a call away where the recruiter fixes up the similarity by talking to the candidate

3. Or the direct shortlisting can also be done by hiring manager ( not HR) to go ahead with the thorough technical work duties mentioned in the resume .

Rejection happens on the following grounds:

1. Every organizations are different in terms of structure and duties so only going by the designation might not be helpful .
2. Once applicants see an opening they jump into it without addressing into the details like:

i) Experience Range ii) Salary offered iii) Location iv) Industry relevance v) Hierarchy

When all these areas are not focused , then the applications do generally get low weightage which results to rejection .For example in accounts if a company requires an executive then the range of experience will surely be (2-4 yrs) approximately . With various companies this would differ but an average range can be accepted . If a candidate with an experience of 5-10 years apply for the same , then surely its a rejection . Why ??

1. Mismatch of the role and salary
2. De-growth for the experience for sure if the candidate has not settled to go for an absolute change in the role and seek something new to start afresh
3. Need of the moment may be a cause but obviously after some months and years there will be a problem in boosting self to carry on the same monotonous work schedule which you learnt in the initial level of the career
4. In few cases people do not understand what the company is expecting , when I post for STORE opening , its for sure that we need in STORE and not a mixed package of procurement too.
5. Sharing a resume may not always be a click as shortlisting an application is not restricted to HR only but consists a cluster of decisions which negotiate together to conclude on a profile to move ahead.

So applicants and applications are must but not on the cost of any jobs posted . A post of MIS is shown and at least 40% of the lot received are of sales people who somehow is trying their luck to go back office and leave field . There why it goes for a REJECTION .

So , look into any job post properly , try and understand , or else you can focus on the WHY part of applying in the email body , which would clarify the details of your application . #HAPPYSEEKING