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A managers position within our company was advertised internally and I applied. I emailed my interest, which was accepted and a date set for the interview. I arrived at the interview on time with my cv, draft business plan, draft management structure, and draft budget in hand.
Within the first 2 minutes I was told that the position had been given to another employee that had applied and was on the management ladder for the future, he had loads of qualifications, and had attended specific training and management courses etc etc etc. I was instantly disappointed and dejected and expressed my disappointment. The company still wanted me to be a part of JAs induction, (and I am sure he is a very nice young man) but I was hurt at that time. I told JG that I would need to digest this information before I made any further decisions. After leaving I jumped straight back into my other roles, Mum, office admin person etc etc and thought about what I had experienced. These are my conclusions. 1/ I anticipated a interview and responded accordingly with preparing for the meeting throughout the weekend with all my paperwork. 2/ I did not get a interview, I was told someone else had got the job. 3/ I accept that this young man has more qualifications than me, and also in their minds more suitable for the job, but they do not know my qualifications and did not even bother to ask to read anything I had bought to the so called interview.
I am angry that this company treated me like this, I expected to have a interview and what I got was a fob off in my mind, but they still want me around to help, what a laugh. I have the emails from the company director accepting my application of interest for this position and also stating I was to get a interview. Thats what I wanted, job or no job I felt they were unprofessional, inappropiate and wrong with the way they treated me. I am wanting to contact a employment lawyer to find out my rights in this matter. I am wanting to make a point of the way I was treated for future applicants as I was also told that they were unsure how long JA would stay and they would like me to apply for the position again when he leaves. What a slap in the face. What are your thoughts? Also thank you for allowing me to share, it helps to say how you feel even if it may go no further than this...