Wow. I think I dodged a bullet with these people...
So, I had a phone interview last week and was passed to the next round. Yay! But, I'm totally dependent on public transportation, and all the woman would tell me is "Blah Blah Area" (I did ask for the address, but was told "Well give you those details if you make it to the interview.") which is normally very bus accessible. Of course, they were in the Bumfuck, Egypt reaches of Blah Blah Area, to where no bus ever goes, and I only found this out after I was sent information for the face to face interview.
I sent a polite, friendly and professional email, as follows:
Hi Ms.X,
I just checked the bus routes for the area, and unfortunately the bus doesn't go there. I'm totally dependent on public transportation. When you mentioned Cherry Creek Drive, I was thinking of the area much closer that is bus accessible. I apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for considering me!
Sheila
What I got back was rather snotty:
Okay. Thanks.
No "Dear Sheila", no "Sincerely, Me", nothing. Very unprofessional. Even if you're thinking "Stupid bus riding hippie, you wasted my time! DIAF!" You still need to be professional about it. It doesn't need to be a long reply, just a polite "Thanks for letting me know, I'm sorry it's not an option for you" will suffice.
I've had the bus issue crop up before, but never have I received such a rude and unprofessional response to it. As much as I need work, I don't need them and their attitude.
I sent a polite, friendly and professional email, as follows:
Hi Ms.X,
I just checked the bus routes for the area, and unfortunately the bus doesn't go there. I'm totally dependent on public transportation. When you mentioned Cherry Creek Drive, I was thinking of the area much closer that is bus accessible. I apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for considering me!
Sheila
What I got back was rather snotty:
Okay. Thanks.
No "Dear Sheila", no "Sincerely, Me", nothing. Very unprofessional. Even if you're thinking "Stupid bus riding hippie, you wasted my time! DIAF!" You still need to be professional about it. It doesn't need to be a long reply, just a polite "Thanks for letting me know, I'm sorry it's not an option for you" will suffice.
I've had the bus issue crop up before, but never have I received such a rude and unprofessional response to it. As much as I need work, I don't need them and their attitude.