Strange idiom "tail end of our search" please help me
hello
this quote is an answer i have received after applying to a job, honestly the expression used to answer is unusual and extremly unclear, i have asked to an university professor of english but not a native speaker (of the highest rank !!) and he confessed that he cannot really know what the writter wanted to say exactly. now i have no other choice to ask for your help YOU NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS !!
the answer is : your application is at the tail end of our search, we will let you know about next steps in due time.
is it positive or negative, i haven't a clue !! this "tail end of our search" gives me the impression that
1)i am very far on a waiting list, it is hopeless (negative)
2)they have been searching desperatly for somebody and my application arrives at the right moment (positive)
3)another meaning maybe ...
Top answer
anonymous your application is at the tail end of our search, we will let you know about next steps in due time. Your application has been preceded by many other applications, from among which they have already created a short list; however they will still consider your application.
- anonymous your application is at the tail end of our search, we will let you know about next steps in due time.
- Your application has been preceded by many other applications, from among which they have already created a short list; however they will still consider your application.
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anonymousyour application is at the tail end of our search, we will let you know about next steps in due time.
Your application has been preceded by many other applications, from among which they have already created a short list; however they will still consider your application.
0Your application arrived at the end of the search window. (A period of time when the opportunity was posted.) They have been screening the applications as they arrive, and have reserved the most promising ones for further consideration. Even though your application was received shortly before the offer closed, it has passed their screening filter.
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