BMO really did a speedrun rejection on my application. This has to be the fastest rejection letter, like ever.

There was a job posting by BMO (Toronto Office) for the Corporate Banking Associate position. I applied at 9:56 am (I worked on the application for 3+ hours) and received a rejection letter at 10:06 am. Honestly, I am not even upset, I am somewhat impressed.

Application sent:

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Rejection:

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I legit applied to the same role at around 1:30 am yesterday and went to bed fingers crossed. Got my rejection email from BMO at 5:25 am.

 

All of Canadian banking recruitment is a facade. They know whom they're hiring before a seat even opens. All the postings and interviews are 99% of the time for show.

 

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