Do I Have Any Chance With This Firm Or Is This A Standard Rejection For Now And The Future?

[MDWCT2018]

I speculatively cold called several companies Dec last year and got through to the head decision maker, who asked me to send my cv and a week later sent this follow up.

Hello,

I sent a speculative enquiry (below)last week regarding an unpaid position.

I wonder if you had a chance to look over my details.

Please do advise me of your decision.

Thanks

Hi Sally . Unfortunately we do not have any suitable openings at the current time. I will definitely keep your cv under reference for suitable junior roles in the near future.
Best, Steve

In the interim, I have been working on relevant, independent research but have been getting a bit itchy for work. This company has an excellent mentorship prog, as well as potential for career progression. I also have to say that this head comes across as incredibly polite and considerate in responding back to my emails, as I'm sure he too busy and important to think of my emails as important (and I mean that genuinely, not sarcastically).All of this gives me the impression that this must a worthwhile firm to be part of, and supports their excellent reputation.

My friend told me it is a good idea to check in with potential leads every 3-4 months, in the vein of 'Hello, I'm here and still interested. Please keep me in mind'.

This is what happened mid Feb

Hi Steve. I’m wondering, any Unpaid Junior roles? Anything I can do to better my chances?
Best
Sally

We really don’t have any positions at the moment Sally, although I definitely admire your energy. If anything suitable comes along I will certainly be in touch.
Best,Steve

I really hope so and look forward to it. Because I have research that I would like to show you then.

Best wishes Steve

Sally


Do I have any chance with this firm or is this a standard rejection for now and the future? I wish he had been more direct ie yes or no goodbye and good luck

[Cloverjo]

It's good that he replied. Lots of companies don't bother. Look for other jobs.

[MWG14]

The reply is very unbusinesslike, in my opinion. Keep looking and good luck.

[MDWCT2018]

MWG14 - are you saying his reply is unbusinesslike, or mine?

[Peter Pedant]

I think you go on trying
I am sorry - 'Hey I will work for nothing.' ..... "No, no thanks, but hey thanks for the offer"
is a bit depressing

go for other jobs

[Prudie]

I think all replies are polite and business-like and agree yes it's good that Steve even replied to you.
Have you considered trying for an actual paid position though? All those above ask for unpaid, a bit like an internship. I work in a very large company with lots of progression and mentorship schemes but we don't take people on unpaid. Perhaps you should aim higher.

[MWG14]

Steve's reply was unbusinesslike, not yours MDWCT 2018!

[MDWCT2018]

haha thanks for reply MWG14, because that would be another thing I would over-analyse and get paranoid about!!!

[Old_Geezer]

Try them again in a few years. They may have an opening then.

May get better results applying while employed, after getting work experience under your belt.

[david small]

I read it as, they are interested in you, but simply have no positions available at the moment. You can only hope, you’ve done all you reasonably can.