I applied for a freelance role and received a rejection email that felt unnecessarily condescending. The message included long anecdotes about famous people overcoming rejection, which came across as patronizing rather than constructive.
The process offered no real feedback and did not allow for responses. For a professional recruitment experience, I would have expected straightforward communication and constructive feedback rather than a dismissive tone.
Candidates deserve transparency and respect, even when they are not selected. I hope the company takes this into account for future hiring processes.