Rejection email just now. So I reply and ask, what was missing.

“Unfortunately, they need a Danish speaker”.

I reply that I do speak Danish, and furthermore, it’s in my CV. She apologises and un-rejects me, allowing me to proceed further with my application.

Glad I asked. :)

@rvedotrc and you get useful info? If so I’m shocked. I used to ask why but never got any useful response if any.

@avi It happens occasionally. This occasion (the "we want Danish" one) was unusually actionable :-)

I remember that one of the jobs that I applied for recently, was confusing, and I check, and yes it was this one.

The job ad is in Danish (Java Udvikler) on an English page (Salary: Competitive [eye roll]). The perks and benefits are listed in English, the "about this company" is in both Danish and English, the application form is in English. And they want a Danish speaker.

Like I said: confusing.

@rvedotrc yup, excellent advice and this is exactly why you should do it. Posts often attract huge numbers of applicants, and recruitment folk will use any arbitrary means necessary to thin the crowd. Challenging them also shows you’re keen

@rvedotrc that sounds ever so slightly like it was either written by an agency, or the company don't really know what or who they want.

The latter could be to your benefit. Or not!

Job seeking really is a minefield, isn't it?

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