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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostI think your friend should put it down to experience and keep applying. If his actually happened then it is likely that your friend's idea of senior is not the same as the interviewer's.Comment
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Originally posted by masonryan View PostNot the case, the feedback is simply incorrect.
But the point is surely the client can say what they want, they are under no obligation to give a reason are they? Surely they're within they're rights to have whatever reason they want for rejecting arent they? (Unless its some sort of discrimination).Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by masonryan View PostNot the case, the feedback is simply incorrect.
Please provide the actual evidence and definition of what each person meant when they said senior as this is the only way we would know.
Also, it makes no actual difference as there is nothing your friend can do other than keep applying or give up.
To give an example, I got failed at an interview once for not knowing answers to basic questions. The question I was not able to properly answer concerned what happened inside malloc. I am a C++ programmer and have rarely even used malloc. I am not sure exactly what happens inside it (although I know what it does) and most other C++ programmers would not either.
However, the interviewer had only recently joined the bank and used to write compilers and considered this to be basic knowledge that everyone knew because all of his colleagues knew it.
I was straight on the computer and applying for somewhere else within minutes.Comment
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Dry your eyes
Originally posted by masonryan View PostGood evening everyone.
A friend of mine recently attended an interview via an agency, but didn't get the job. He suspected it was because the agent had sent in cheaper candidates to the end client also.
He asked why he was rejected and got email feedback from the end client.
However the feedback was incorrect. It stated my friend only had entry level/procedural and systematic work experience, while the end client wanted someone more 'senior' who had worked more independently and carried out investigations on their own initiative etc.
But my friend has done this more senior work for the best part of a decade... this was made clear on CV and from examples provided at interview.
Therefore the basis for rejection was false and my friend considers it libelous and defamatory.
What course of action do you think my friend should take?Comment
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Originally posted by masonryan View Postthe basis for rejection was false and my friend considers it libelous and defamatory.
Originally posted by masonryan View PostWhat course of action do you think my friend should take?
I recommend just moving on to the next interview, life's too short.Free advice and opinions - refunds are available if you are not 100% satisfied.Comment
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Originally posted by masonryan View PostCan you elaborate please?
The SAR will tell you what data is stored about your friend. When you find it is false, then sue for loss of earnings.Comment
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Worth noting that your 'friend' will need to make any subject access request under the DPA. I doubt they will disclose details to you as a third party.
Please do let me know how your 'friend' gets on. I'd be interested to see how a court would deal with this. I'd imagine any defence would centre around:
A) the definition of Senior, ultimately a subjective term.
B) the damages suffered are non-existent, they didn't publish it in The Daily Mail.
Also there is absolutely zero chance of winning a loss of earnings claim, assuming this was a contract role.Comment
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Originally posted by Andy Hallett View PostWorth noting that your 'friend' will need to make any subject access request under the DPA. I doubt they will disclose details to you as a third party.
Please do let me know how your 'friend' gets on. I'd be interested to see how a court would deal with this. I'd imagine any defence would centre around:
A) the definition of Senior, ultimately a subjective term.
B) the damages suffered are non-existent, they didn't publish it in The Daily Mail.
Also there is absolutely zero chance of winning a loss of earnings claim, assuming this was a contract role.Comment
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