We had a person write in inquiring about a position, and I feel the need to share a couple of the statements as good lessons in what not to do.
…from what little I know it would be a fairly smooth transition into your company.
So basically you are telling me you have no ability to research us on your own – we teach web development and yet you are helpless to source data about our company online. Not impressed. Then even worse, with no data you have decided that it would be easy for you to jump right in and add value here. You sound awesome.
…and I need reassurance your company is stable.
So let me get this straight. You reached out asking if a position is still open, then proceed to doubt us as a worthwhile place of employment? You aren’t sure you want to move in with me, so let’s not even have a first date?
For those of you presenting yourselves to a company in hopes of an interview: don’t be an asshole. Or better yet, if things like this aren’t common sense to you, go ahead and include so we don’t waste our time.