Links for the rejected:

IT Manager: Can you look to see if there are any resumes sent in by someone with the a Web Developers skill set, mostly HTML, ASP, SQL, Dreamweaver, Flash, freehand, and ADO. Janitor: *digs in the trash* Here is one. IT Manager: Excellent. Degree in Computer Information Systems, four years experience in HTML and ASP. Two years with SQL and VB Script. Look a portfolio of URLs. Impressive. Janitor: I have a nephew who has a computer at home. IT Manager: Great! We will hire him instead.

And the letter reads:

Dear XXXXXXX

We have scored your tests against a relevant norm group, and we regret to inform you that we will not be taking your application further on this occasion.

We are sorry to pass on what we are sure will be disappointing news but we would like to thank you for your interest in the HSBC Group and to wish you every success in the future.

We would advise that you visit our website in September 2008 to consider applying for the next intake into the Analyst Programme.

Kind regards

HSBC Graduate Recruitment Team
Corporate Investment Banking and Markets