Got my 5th rejection letter from VW today

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
12/17/2013 at 18:35 • Filed to: None

I'm starting to think they don't want me...

DISCUSSION (25)

Victorious Secret > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:36

You actually got a rejection letter? That alone is impressive. I got squat.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:36

What are you applying for?

You can always reply and say that you are afraid you have to deny their rejection and you will be starting on some date lol

STREPITUS > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:41

I think I mentioned this on one of your other posts. Being more-or-less straight out of college, look at grad specific rotational programs. You have a significantly higher chance of getting into a program designed for someone with no experience than a entry level profession that says it requires 0-3 years of experience but really means 3-5.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:41

VW or my Ex?

For Sweden > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:43

You wore shoes to the interview, didn't you?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Victorious Secret
12/17/2013 at 18:44

Well it's the 8th time I've applied, and only got 5 letters. So I've got the squat answer too.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > STREPITUS
12/17/2013 at 18:45

They have that program as an internship. I did apply for that one and got a no too. But now I'm past the 6 month mark and can't apply for those at VW anymore.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT
12/17/2013 at 18:47

I've applied for 8 different positions. This one is Accessories Sales Specialist.

PatBateman > For Sweden
12/17/2013 at 18:47

Shoes? What are you, some uppity Ivy Leaguer?! I bet you even wear a leather belt on a semi-regular basis.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > For Sweden
12/17/2013 at 18:48

Didn't even get that far this time...

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:49

Just send them a rejection letter for their rejection letter

STREPITUS > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:53

Wait. Are you graduating or do you have one more year? Many companies won't take interns that have already graduated. I know my company won't. I can't comment on VW's offerings for full time new grad programs, but look at Ford's FCG program and Chrysler's CIE program. I'm pretty sure GM has something similar, but I can't recall what its called off the top of my head.
Alternatively, have you explored staffing agencies? There are a lot of those set up to staff OEM offices. I have a bunch of friends that work through those, but I don't know all the details.

STREPITUS > For Sweden
12/17/2013 at 18:55

I once interviewed without pants on. Luckily it was a phone interview. Wasn't for the company I work for though.

rotundapig > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/17/2013 at 18:59

What location/position are you applying for?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > STREPITUS
12/17/2013 at 19:02

I graduated in May of this year. And I've been looking into GM's program. It's just that I already live in NoVa where VW is as wouldn't have to love across the country.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > rotundapig
12/17/2013 at 19:02

I was applying for an Accessories Sales Specialist at the Herndon, VA headquarters.

Stupidru > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/18/2013 at 09:10

I've been rejected from Harley 3 times I've interviewed there and countless applications. Been bumped out because of Affirmative Action and corporate policy that they absolutely had to hire an internal candidate instead of an external candidate. It's common knowledge in Milwaukee to know that to get a job at Harley, you have to have a job at Harley

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Stupidru
12/18/2013 at 09:11

That's complete BS! Internal promotion is okay, but you can't have a successful corporation just by shifting everyone around inside.

Stupidru > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/18/2013 at 09:19

I agree. It's frustrating, but I still have 40 years of my career left to work there

rotundapig > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/18/2013 at 10:04

Is that with a dealership, or VWoA?

I've always had it in the back of my mind that one day I may make a real effort to work for VW in Brasil or the fatherland. I've still got a lot of resume padding to do, though.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > rotundapig
12/18/2013 at 10:24

VWoA in Reston, VA

rotundapig > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/18/2013 at 10:57

Got any connections through VW clubs or vortex? I know in my local club there are a few people with ties to VWoA. Seems like that would be a good way to get your resume on the right desk at the top of the pile.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > rotundapig
12/18/2013 at 11:37

I've got Jag. That's about the only insider I have. Since I don't actually have a VW, I haven't spent much time on the boards.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
12/18/2013 at 19:31

They're one in the same.....*stares wistfully out the dark window* *reminisces about a former VW* *car is happier with its new owner and doesn't want me back* *melancholic piano music starts playing* *pours a scotch*

.....If you'll excuse me, I'm going to my chamber of brooding.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
12/18/2013 at 21:45

She drove a Passat Wagon
(Tears well up)...
Why(cries deeply)