None of that makes any sense. I’d add option e, there’s a restructure or sale or something big if about to happen. Happened to my wife recently where they just decided to ditch the entire part of the company.
Given everything else thats happening in the business (mass terminations) this wouldnt surprise me a bit. Death by 1000 cuts
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I’d be writing an email as high as possible, outlining the issues you had with the process. If you’re a senior, continual high performer then the cover letter excuse is a joke, and they need to give a please explain to the big bosses as well as you.
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My director is in charge of the position and ive never had anything except positive feedback from them. So much so that i was given a significant payrise last year without even asking for it.
Theyve asked if id be open to a coffee next week to discuss “upcoming opportunities” but i honestly couldnt give a shit
Maybe they want you for something else?
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Yep, keep a positive attitude and articulate that you still have that ambition. Sure a short term cover is a good way to pick up experience, but its possible they see a permanent opportunity elsewhere.
Its also possible first preferences fall through for whatever reason, or processes has failed and they might consider you again after they realise the situation with the cover letter. If its a niche role/smaller company, talk directly to manager +1 and check in on what direction they see for yourself.
Coffee or “coffee”?
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One option is to take the coffee and show up and do not hide how little you care and make it clear that is because of the way this recruitment process was handled.
If the guy is genuinely looking at future opportunities for you and does think you’re good he will not be happy that they’ve pissed you off.
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Id recommend having a frank and honest discussion. There’s no point going in negatively and attacking the employer at this stage. It may literally just be a matter of mis-communication handled poorly by HR and that’s it. If the discussion goes poorly, then it may make sense to make it clear how unhappy you are, but if you go in looking pissed off, it can end up with both parties coming out of it negatively, rather than looking for a pro-active solution. If it’s the first time you’ve been treated poorly, it could come down do a silly error and you don’t want to burn bridges like that.
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I’ve been in a new position for about 14 months after having spent 17 years in my last position. It was a niche area of the public service and, by the metrics of the position, I was the best in the state every year for over a decade. Despite this I was forced out. The last few years were ugly but I learnt a bit about work colleagues in that time, particularly senior managers.
So reading your emails I think you should stop being angry about the rejection and accept the invitation to coffee with good grace.
It seems to me that your managers appreciate you (the positive feedback and the pay rise) and you may not be in full possession of all the facts. Best case scenario given all the facts you presented, it could be as simple as you didn’t get the 8 week back fill because they have something better in mind with you and that’s what the coffee next week is about. Worst case scenario, your future is in the hands of managers who are not as good at their jobs as you are at yours.
Or to quote that great philosopher, Ted Lasso, regarding the rejection - be a goldfish.
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You all make much more sensible suggestions than me
You mean, forget my disposition towards vengeance and competition?!
Its all really solid advice, we’ll see what eventuates next week.
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