Rejection

I just got an email from the other University in town for the teaching position I applied for. There was a mild moment of excitement; who contacts unsuccessful applicants in this day and age. I open the email.

We have had the opportunity to review your resume and regret to inform you that we have chosen to pursue other candidates whose skills, background, and education more closely match our needs.

To say that I'm gobsmacked at this is something of an understatement.