"One gentleman who was not granted an interview wrote back saying that since he was 'clearly overqualified for such a position,' he 'would have at least appreciated an interview.' In fact, he had no qualifications for the position: he'd never done the work of the role, worked in our industry, nor had any background in our field."
"He is clearly well-educated and has an interesting work history, but nothing on his résumé was even remotely connected to our field, and frankly, he came across as condescending. That said, we are community-based and try to be friendly, kind, and helpful to all."
"I'm still peripherally involved in the organization, but no longer an employee. In fact, I moved across the country and took another job. Do I have any obligation to write him back? And, if so, how honest should I be? Apparently, he's written to the organization, too, and they refuse to deal with him."
A reader who previously assisted in hiring for their former employer received a rejection response from a candidate claiming overqualification despite having no relevant experience, industry background, or field knowledge. The candidate subsequently tracked down the reader multiple times asking why he wasn't interviewed, displaying a condescending tone. The organization has refused to engage with him further. The reader, now working across the country, questions whether they have any obligation to respond and how honest to be, while wondering if a response might discourage the candidate from further contact with their former employer.
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