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I resigned. They rescinded.
Spain · Big Tech
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Talent Acquisition Team <no-reply@company.com>
Re: Your application — Senior Product Designer
1 unread email
“Unfortunately, we decided not to move forward with your application.”
So we built a place for everyone who got that email.
Unfortunately... after careful consideration... we went with another candidate... we'll keep your resume on file... the role has been put on hold... no feedback available... Unfortunately... after careful consideration... we went with another candidate... we'll keep your resume on file... the role has been put on hold... no feedback available...
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