Rude job rejection email garners negative reactions online

Getting rejected after a job interview or test never leaves a candidate sad, but a rude rejection email demotivates them for a long period.

A rejection email from Elite Software Automation, an information technology (IT) company based in the United States, has gone viral for its aggressive tone and rudeness, NDTV reported.

The email was sent to an applicant who had given a test for a Frontend Software Engineer position. The screenshot of the email was shared on the Reddit forum "antiwork", causing shock among thousands of users.

The email acknowledges the candidate's application for the position while informing them that their application was rejected due to their failure to clear the automated online test.

The email also warns the candidate that they will be permanently blacklisted if they attempt to apply for the same position before the end of the year.

"Any repeated attempts to apply for this position again before this time, or any attempts to retake the test will lead to an automated decline of your application, as well as blacklisting of your profile from any further applications," the email read.

The email also mentions that the company does not accept any excuses, like "feeling unwell on the day of the test, or if you were rushing, or if your internet went out, or whatever other excuse you may have, it does not matter."

The mail added: "You were provided an opportunity to show your abilities in a blind and fair test that is the same for all candidates and that is focused on nothing but skills and abilities. You have failed to score high enough on this test.

"Instead of blaming us, you should examine what you can do to improve those abilities and skills. Maybe you could use this self-reflection to improve and make your life better."

The screenshot of the mail has attracted largely negative reactions.

"That's honestly the hardest rejection letter I've ever seen," wrote one user.

"Seriously, this is like a walking red flag, imagine how they treat their actual employees," said another.

"Jesus Christ, I would make sure to apply again just to make sure I GET blacklisted by this excuse of a company," commented one more user.