They're creative, I'll give them that.

I received my official FOD letter from Dart Container over the weekend.

Pretty standard, really - "we are unable to offer you employment at this time", "good luck with your job search" - except for what they included with the letter.

A magnet. Specifically, a cup-shaped magnet with the company name and job hotline phone number on it. To them, it's a way to keep their phone number and company name in front of the person, and I'm sure it goes over like gangbusters at career fairs.

But this is where you need to think before acting.

You're sending out a rejection letter. Do you really want to add insult to injury by enclosing a cheap chotchkie item as a reminder? Something that will be displayed where it will be seen several times a day?

I'm certain that they were thinking "hey, you didn't get the job but here's a way to check up on other jobs at the company." To me, it said "not only aren't we giving you the job, but here's a way to check on other positions we'll turn you down for."

Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but I've been out of work for a month now. I don't need magnets or false sympathies.

I need a job.