Help! Embarrassed self applying for job

[Lilyargin]

I've just had to send an email with a cover letter and cv for a job I want so much it almost hurts.
I forwarded an email from the hirer to my brother and we both commented on it and now, you've guessed it, I've gone and sent the thread to the hirer.
I'm so embarrassed. Can't recall the email, just going to have to own it
Would it BU to send another email saying 'please ignore first email'?
Mortifying.

What did the comments say?!

Do you mean comments on your application? It's a bit embarrassing but at least it shows you care enough about the job to bother getting feedback on what you've written. As long as the comments aren't about embellishing stuff or making things up, I wouldn't worry too much. Just email them asking them to disregard the earlier version and use the final one.

Good luck with the job!

If it wasn't anything inflammatory then I doubt it will matter! Just own it with an 'I'm so sorry, I accidentally included some personal emails along with my CV sent at X on X. I have attached my CV and cover letter again to this email. Please disregard my first message.' or something.

It's so easily done, OP. They will understand, I'm sure. I would, anyway, and I do lots of recruitment.

What have you said? I'd follow up with an apology for the personal e-mails included regardless.

The first one from me to my brother said
'Read this! Sounds friendly, doesn't it?'
and he replied with 'oh yes, very encouraging!'
So not ridiculous or defamatory or sweary or stupid or anything, just rather embarrassing.

Aww, I think that would actually make me smile if I'd received that Hope it works out for you, OP!

Did you try recalling the email?

If id seen the email id give you an interview if your cv fit the role as you sound so enthusiastic about the place.

@Lilyargin

The first one from me to my brother said 'Read this! Sounds friendly, doesn't it?' and he replied with 'oh yes, very encouraging!' So not ridiculous or defamatory or sweary or stupid or anything, just rather embarrassing.

Don't sweat it, OP. I'd find it mildly amusing, cringe a tiny bit on your behalf and give you credit for at least thinking about how your letter might come across - lots of people don't bother!

It definitely wouldn't affect your chances of getting the job if I was recruiting. I'd almost certainly forget about it by the time it got round to the interview stage.

People do this kind of thing all the time. It's excruciatingly embarrassing for you, I realise, and you're probably really kicking yourself for doing it, but cut yourself some slack - it won't be a big deal for the recruiter in the slightest.

Would think this was great and that you have put time and effort into it and your not just chucking your CV out everywhere and you generally want his job

Good luck 🤞

Try recalling but if that doesn't work I probably would send a simple email apologising for error as at least that shows you are aware enough to have realised what you did and will own the mistake.

Thanks sylvanas and frazzle. I’m trying to think they’ll see it as endearing but I also think it makes me look a bit incompetent and silly.
Not sure if it’s best to leave it or follow up.

@Lilyargin

The first one from me to my brother said 'Read this! Sounds friendly, doesn't it?' and he replied with 'oh yes, very encouraging!' So not ridiculous or defamatory or sweary or stupid or anything, just rather embarrassing.

That sounds absolutely fine! I would follow it up just to apologise for accidentally forwarding the email.

It's done often! I think it's best they know you've spotted it, rather than thinking you aren't aware of something you've done 😊

Thank you @AlexaShutUp and @Strangevipers!
I hope that’s how it’s seen. We were commenting on her reply to me. At least we didn’t go into in-depth analysis or say something derogatory.
I just feel a bit of a tit.
I can’t recall the email as apparently you have to be on the same provider and have recall enabled.
It’s just a question of whether sending another email will improve or worsen the situation.

Good point @GermioneHranger, thank you!

Yes, @Blueeilidh, thanks!

If you were commenting positively on her reply to you, that's even better - you probably made her feel good! Most recruiters do try to be friendly and encouraging.

I would send a quick note apologising for accidentally forwarding some personal emails in error, and leave it at that.

I will. Thanks @AlexaShutUp, I feel much better about it now. It’s good to hear how a recruiter would view it. I’d find it mildly amusing too if I were in that role, but I’m not!

They will have seen worse, trust me! I used to work in HR and if we noticed something on an application that clearly shouldn't be there (and we'd spotted it amongst the large amount of applications!) we would contact them to check.

It's not like you sent your covering letter with a list of other companies and positions you'd applied for, for instance - I'd expect an applicant to be applying for other stuff but we don't need to know about it. You'd be surprised at the number of people who don't change all the details in their letter and halfway through start singing the praises of another job/company that they applied to previously It happens. You won't be the first or last, honestly.

I’ve got an interview!

Great news.

Yay! Good luck, OP!

Thanks @Dixiechickonhols and @AlexaShutUp . I sent a follow up email saying disregard the one with personal comments as advised.
The email inviting me to an interview is very friendly but I will not forwarding it to anyone!

Good luck! Better than the howler I nearly did years ago when I almost applied for my own job! I should explain, I was working in a large team and somebody had just left. Ooh look, a job just like mine, but this has an excellent salary, a happy working environment, and good opportunities for progression. It had a telephone number. I called. I put the phone down when I recognised the voice. Yes, it was for my miserable poorly paid job!

That’s hilarious @Alicetheowl. How come the salary looked excellent but you describe yours as poorly paid?