Applicant hired, never showed keeps applying now for positions
kmc
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The applicant was interviewd and hired when she put in her first application. She lived about 75 miles away at the time but was moving into the area within two weeks. When her first day came she never showed. The supervisor tried calling her and never got an answer or return call.
Here is my problem. That all happened about one and a half years ago. Since that time she has applied twice and emailed her resume twice when we have an opening. I guess she thinks that we forgot what happened. Does anyone have a nice way of telling her we gave you a shot and you blew it?
Here is my problem. That all happened about one and a half years ago. Since that time she has applied twice and emailed her resume twice when we have an opening. I guess she thinks that we forgot what happened. Does anyone have a nice way of telling her we gave you a shot and you blew it?
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Dear Applicant:
You were supposed to report to work on __________. You didn't. You will not be considered for any positions.
Sincerely
HR Manager
Thanks Joannie!
Dear No Show,
Sucks to be you.
Sincerely,
Your Want-a-be Employer
I told her that she could send in her resume just like everyone else who applies for the position and that she would be considered in the general applicant pool. However, I also told her that our past experiences with her would also be considered in any hiring decisions.
I wished her the best of luck (dripping with irony and sarcasm, of course) and hung up.
If she is bothering you to the point where you would save time contacting her, write her a letter.
I realize this is very unlikely to happen. My only point is to be cautious when opening yourself up with a phone call. It's a conversation I would not want to have.
A phone conversation does open you up to an uncomfortable exchange but if you stick to your guns, you can still communicate your position.
You: We'll keep your application on file, but I must tell you we will have to take into account the fact that we hired you 18 months ago and you never showed or called.
Her: OMG!!!! Was that you? My husband opened the letter and read it. He put it on the table and the dog somehow got it chewed it up. My husband insisted that the job offer was from XYZ company. No wonder they were so confused when I showed up ready for work! Oh dear! Please forgive me for this mix up. I really would have come to work. You can tell by my constant emails and calls that I really want to work for you. Won't you please reconsider?
You (probably): Am I on Candid Camera?
I have really enjoyed all of your comments on this! I will have to post some of my other wonderful experiences.
And, if she does respond with "my son was abducted...", perhaps you will want to take the mitigating circumstances into consideration and give her another chance. After all, without hearing her side of what happened, we are apt to make the assumption that she is a flake, when in reality, she could be a great employee who had a disastrous event happen.
"Dear.....
We have received your application/resume' for our opening for (TITLE). I am writing to inform you that you are no longer eligible for consideration for employment with (COMPANY).
We have taken this action based on the fact that you were hired by us to report to work (DATE) and failed to appear or call. Because of your no-show/no-call status, we will not consider your application for future employment.
Sincerely,"