A letter for someone tired of rejections, with more in it than 'hang in there'
Written by hand · Sealed with wax · Sent as one link
After the tenth rejection email, most people stop telling anyone how the search is going, and lines like 'something will come up' only make them feel they have to act fine. A good letter admits the search is wearing them down, says one true thing about them that no rejection can touch, and asks for nothing in return.
Free · No sign-up needed · Sent as a link
Ways to begin
“I won't tell you everything happens for a reason, because I don't know that. I do know how hard you've been working, and I've noticed.”
“You don't have to answer this or tell me how the last interview went. I just wanted to leave something in your pocket for a rough week.”
“Last month you rewrote your cover letter at the kitchen table until midnight, and I remember thinking that whoever hires you is going to be lucky. I still think so.”
What to write
1. Name one specific thing you've seen them do well, like how they explain a problem or how they show up for people. Be exact, since a vague compliment sounds like a pep talk.
2. Leave out 'at least', 'have you tried', comparisons to people who already got hired, and questions about their application status. They are already asking themselves all of that.
3. Offer one small, concrete thing instead of a promise: reading a draft, a dinner on you, a walk on Saturday. Make it clear they don't need to reply or give you an update.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do I encourage someone who keeps getting rejected without sounding fake?
Skip the predictions and say what you know is true. Acknowledge that it's exhausting, mention something you've actually seen them do well, and tell them you're on their side whether or not the next interview works out.
Q. Can I make the letter open on the morning of their interview?
Yes. Set an opening date and the letter unlocks at 00:00 that day. You send one link by text, email or any messenger, and they open it in a browser with no app or sign-up. Writing, sealing and sending are free.