John Elliott Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Reply-To: journalism@theihs.org
To:
Dear (applicant),

Thank you for applying to the IHS Journalism Internship program. Unfortunately, your application was not selected as a finalist. We had 650 applications this year and only 18 internships. The competition was very tough. I encourage you to apply again next year and to continue to apply to other IHS programs that might be valuable to you.

In particular, you might be interested in applying for the 'Journalism & the Free Society' summer seminar, June 6-12, 2009. This workshop will examine both nuts-and-bolts issues about media operations as well as broader philosophical inquiries into the role of communication, information, and media. The application deadline is March 31.
www.TheIHS.org/freesociety

Sincerely,

John Elliott
Journalism Program Director
Institute for Humane Studies



You've got to love any rejection letter that tries to further shill its product long after showing an applicant the door. That's about as classy as it gets.
[Update: Turns out the seminars are free, except for the cost of travel. Still, not a great rejection letter.]

Thank you for your interest in FOX Sports Radio.


You mentioned that you would be graduating in May. Unfortunately, since this is an unpaid internship, our company policy dictates that to participate proof of college credit from your institution must be provided. Please don't let this discourage you.....keep looking as there are other companies that will bring people aboard for the experience.


I wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Congratulations too on getting that diploma!


Sincerely,


Deborah Ahn
Fox Sports Radio Networks
Clear Channel Worldwide
Tel: xxx.xxx.xxxx
Fax: xxx.xxx.xxxx


You know that it's sad when you offer to work absolutely for free and they still say no... my life sucks. This is definitely a nice, personal letter though with a very quick turnaround time -- I only sent off the application last night!

from Denise Bridges to date Mon, Jan 26, 2009 subject Thank you for your interest in our internship program

WOW. And I thought I was going to be disillusioned by a rejection from Disney. The rejection in the previous post shows just how much they have changed in the last 70 years. Imagine: By 2079, my great-grandchildren may have a shot at getting a job at The Happiest Place on Earth!

I knew Walt Disney was supposed to be a racist, but he was apparently quite the sexist as well. But you have to appreciate the evil witch drawn below the signature for added effect; there's nothing like using one of Disney's most wicked early characters to drive the point home.

Thanks to Kelsey for the tip.

donotreply@espn.com Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at (time)
Reply-To: disneycareers.response@disneycareers.com
To: (applicant)

Thank you for taking the time to submit your resume for our opening.

While it is never easy to narrow a search and select a final candidate, we have recently completed the process. The position has been filled with the candidate we feel best meets the qualifications for the position at this time. Please note that while more than one applicant may meet the minimum qualifications of a position, the candidate selected is determined by overall skills, experience, and other relevant elements of professional background.

Other employment opportunities are available and we encourage you to review the vacancies posted on our website, www.espn.com/joinourteam. Again, thank you for your application and interest. Good luck to you in your search.



Sincerely,

Staffing Dept.

ESPN, Inc.


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The community news blogger in the west metro is soliciting three media interns for the upcoming spring semester to "write stories, create podcasts, and record and posting video related to the Wayzata Community."

The internships will be unpaid, but the students will be able to earn credit for the work that they do.

"They will be published in a way that posting something on a Myspace or Facebook page cannot replicate," Gustafson noted.
via MinnPost

Bullshit bullshit bullshit. Kudos to guy the who created Wayzata.com. He's trying something new and putting himself out there with his project, but don't expect quality from unpaid interns unless you're truly providing education or experience (or even name recognition) that can't be replicated elsewhere.

January 13, 2009


Thank you for applying to The Boston Globe’s summer intern program.
We are honored that you would consider the Globe as a newspaper where you would want to work.


You were not among the 11 students selected for The Boston Globe’s
summer internship program in 2008. The accomplishments of the more than 500 applicants made the selection process an extremely difficult one.

Best of luck in the coming year and beyond.




Sincerely,
Paula Bouknight
AME/Hiring & Development

Thank you for applying for an Orlando Sentinel summer internship.


Our program has been put on hold because of budget concerns. It’s still possible we may hire some interns for the summer, but we cannot make any offers at this time.


I wanted you to know about your status with us, and if we learn that we can move ahead with internships, you may hear from me again.


Best regards,
Dana Eagles 

Staff Development Editor, Orlando Sentinel

Only the New York Times would send rejection letters on classy card stock. I guess they're the only ones in the industry who can afford it right now, so why not?

Our paths will cross again at some point, just you wait.