¡®Best Rejection Ever¡¯: Job Applicant Receives Amazon Gift Card Along With Rejection Letter

Job applicants often face long waiting periods, and in some cases, they experience the frustration of being "ghosted" by companies. However, an exception is gaining attention for all the right reasons.

A Silicon Valley digital marketing agency is earning kudos for including an Amazon gift card in a job rejection letter.

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Despite the disappointment of not getting the job, the applicant found solace in this unexpected gesture, dubbing it the "best rejection ever" in a Reddit post.

The Reddit user 'malevitch_square' posted a screenshot of the rejection email and the Amazon gift card they received from Secret Sushi.

He applied for a managerial position at this marketing agency to pursue a career opportunity.

The email commenced by expressing gratitude for her interest in the "Account Manager/Project Manager position at Secret Sushi" and ensuring that the company was genuinely impressed by her qualifications and expertise.

Guys, this is truly a first. I got sent an Amazon gift card as part of my rejection.
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"After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that we¡¯ve chosen to move forward with another candidate for this specific role," the letter continued.

"This decision was incredibly tough, given the high quality of applicants such as yourself."

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The email reassured the applicant, mentioning that they would retain her information for potential future positions, and ended with the following statement: "We truly appreciate the time and effort you invested in getting to know us, and we hope our paths might cross again in the future."

As a gesture of gratitude, the company presented the applicant with a $7 Amazon gift card.

"It was the best rejection I've ever gotten and left me with a smile," the applicant wrote in the comments section of her post, which has gone viral as a rare positive incident posted on the recruiting hell subreddit.

In the comments section, individuals lauded the digital marketing agency for its considerate action. One commenter remarked, "That¡¯s class," while another noted, "Most companies just ghost you when they reject you, so this is great."

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