Why is that when you aren't not selected for a job......?

Question

they don't ever tell you the real reason why you weren't selected? I think that it's only fair. I mean they stress for you to tell the truth and be honest about your background and experience on the applications and in the interview and then when they don't select you they give you some generic excuse as to why. I mean, I think they should have to tell you, honestly, why they didn't select you because if it's something that you could work on, at least you would know that much.

Answer 1

I agree it would be very useful if they did, but I suspect it's the same as when they need to let someone go: there just doesn't seem to be time for a lot of explanation, there are potential legal liabilities with lawsuits being so common, and there are those who just don't have the backbone to be open and upfront with people.

Often we can figure out ourselves why we didn't get a job if we really examine the situation. You sound like an ambitious person, willing to make improvements. You may be successful in contacting the human resource department of a company you are interested in, when they are not advertising an opening, and perhaps someone would be willing to discuss what they look for in an employee. Since you don't have the pressure of an interview, you can relax and just gain knowledge.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

Many times the employer is looking for the right fit for the "team'. Employers look for pretty much the same type of people that are already working there. As an applicant you should first go there as a customer or client just to get a feel of the place. Call the company to see how they treat perspective clients or customers, that pretty much will tell you if you would fit in. Believe me, it works. Sometimes when applicants come it, the employees act differently then if a customer walked in. See how they treat each other. Also don't feel bad if you're not chosen, you might be better off somewhere else. They don't have to give you an explanation due to discrimination laws. Never ask why you weren't picked, just thank them for their time and move on.

Answer 3

This is a very touchy subject for employers to embrace.

Remember, employers reserve the right to use their discretion to do not call back or send rejection letters for those who are not selected for their positions.

For example, if a major marketing corporation posted an open request online for a Sales Manager and they received an overwhelming response of 2500 resumes.

And they chose to interview 5 applicants; more than likely they do not contact the 2445 and inform them they have not been selected because it is too much leg work for the recruiters to handle because they have to focus on hiring the most qualified.

Another tip to remember, the recruiter may be working with a busy Hiring Manager and this person may only give feedback only for the specific number they are intending to hire. And they do not always stay within a designated point in time to give their feedback.

However, this is where you persistence comes in. If you sent a resume and were not contacted for an interview you can indeed contact the recruiter and inquire why you were not chosen. Just remember you may or may not be contacted back because they may use a generic email address that may not be set up to initiate “outgoing” responses. A phone number may also not be present within the job posting.

Same rules apply for if you were contacted, interviewed and not chosen to be hired.

Moreover, If you want to know why you were not selected to be hired you should contact the Hiring Manager or Recruiter you may have interviewed with and ask.

A good rule of thumb to remember is if you have not been contacted back with favorable feedback in two weeks, chalk it up as “their” loss and move on and find a job elsewhere.

It is not meant to be cruel. But it is a lot of work

I have worked in the field of Human Resources for over 7 years. It can be very daunting to always contact every single person who has applied or interviewed back. However it depends on the person who is in charge of recruiting for the open positions. Our schedules do not always permit enough time to respond.

I hope this information has helped you as well as enlightened you on why you may not receive feedback regarding you candidacy of a position.

God Bless.

Answer 4

Well, I hate to tell you this is that mostly it's cuz they don't like you. I've had over 100 interviews and I've mastered them pretty much but still I run into butt-holes who pretend that you're not qualified or look for excuses not to hire you rather than looking for reasons to hire you. Next time when you go for an interview and you see that, just come out and say "it seems like you're looking for a reason not hire me rather than looking at why I can be a good fit for your company." Try that if you feel that it's a lost cause anyway. And walk away knowing you put that idiot in his place. Good luck But most of all practice practice and practice interviewing.

Answer 5

Most employers are pretty busy and don't have the time to spend with unsuccessful applicants going over why they were not selected. They might have 20 applicants for each job that gets filled. And sometimes it's not anything negative about you, just that they found someone whom they feel matches their needs more closely.

Answer 6

I am a store manager and am resposible for hiring employees. I am quite busy and usually have to make extra time just to do interviews. I usually schedule as many interviews as I can back to back. I usually know when I have found the right person for the job. I just don't have the time required to call back all the people I interviewed to let them know why I didn't hire them.

Answer 7

Yeah, that would be nice. But life isn't always nice. The main reason is liability. If they said something you think is slanderous you might sue them and even though they probably would win they don't want the hassle. So honesty isn't always the best policy in the corporate world.

Answer 8

i dont know, but ive had that happen to me a couple time. usually they told me that i was not "right" for the job