It was not that fact that I was rejected, that is simply a part of life and just a bad fit. I would never fret about rejection. But it was the way Human Resources responded. They send an anonymous email from an ambiguous DNR@companyname.com that says we are moving forward with another client. It was cold. After a very long, very "self-exposing of private information" online application process to complete. It spoke of an organization I feel so blessed to be rejected by. One I would feel unprotected by.
To show even more chill, Human Resources lead hiring decision maker--refused to send my portfolio back to my address. Said I could pick it up. As if I would come on property after such a cold rejection, to pick it up, and have to have another chilly day. I just think warmth is important in a Human Resources department in any well-oiled establishment, especially the front person for any employee recruitment.
Good luck to all applicants in finding comfort in such chilly place in the warm Newport Beach. I would advise to research the many other, much warmer 4 and 5 star resorts on the water and in the dunes and hills in this area. If you want to work somewhere a little friendlier in first impression. First impression and style of communication in a company's recruitment process certainly reflects what life would be like in the job to come, with this department in charge.