Would any be willing to provide feedback? Does it matter which stage the candidate was rejected?
2007-11-19 12:45:51 · 4 answers · asked by Andre 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
If you don't know why they rejected you, you need to take some time to do some honest assessments of why you did not get the job. Often, it's more about personality than job skills.
Where you fully qualified for the position?
Did you interview well? Practice interviews and make sure you can quickly and confidently answer all questions. Sit up straight, be positive, be personable.
Did you dress appropriately and show up 5-10 minutes prior to the start of your interview? You want to look your best. Be sure to be nice to everyone you see, smile more, etc. Don't show up too early either.
Did you speak ill of your former employers? When asked why you left, try to avoid being overly negative. It can make you look like a difficult employee.
Did you speak ill of your former managers or coworkers? Same reason as above.
The biggest reasons I reject qualified candidates are personality issues. They may not be confident enough. Or they have come off as abrasive. Or someone else may have had a more palatable salary range.
2007-11-19 12:57:33 · answer #1 · answered by white1827 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a recruiter, I hate it when applicants call back after getting a rejection letter. But, if you are able to do it professionally and tactfully, as North O has suggested, this could work in your favor. However, NEVER, NEVER rant to the recruiter. I just had someone call me today for this very reason. When I explained to him why he did not get an in-person interview (I only interviewed him on the phone and he did not have a lot of experience), he proceeded to go on and on about how he can't find a job and how is he going to get experience when no one will give it to him, etc, etc. Let me tell you, this is beyond annoying and if I was a mean person, I would have hung up on him. But, I didn't. Instead, I gave him some advice to work part-time in the field to gain experience and he just blew it off. That's the other thing - if the recruiter gives you any advice/tips/pointer, you should take it graciously and say thank you. Don't do like this guy did because he just zapped any chances of ever getting another interview with me.
2007-11-20 00:59:53 · answer #2 · answered by savvy_recruiter 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good idea, and it would be very nice to get a feedback, specially since maybe you were rejected because you weren't the best candidate for a particular post, but you could try later. Or probably they could give you some feedback that would help you get another job.
I'm not sure you'll get many answers, but it's worth your time to try to get those feedbacks.
2007-11-19 22:49:32 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely yes. Be very diplomatic. Try something like ... "I wondered if I might take a moment of your time and ask a quick few questions. I don't want to put you on the spot and I'd understand if you'd prefer not to, but I would most appreciate it if you would be willing to provide me some feedback on my resume and interviewing skills.:.. etc
When done remember to send them a Thank you note for their trouble.
2007-11-19 20:59:40 · answer #4 · answered by north o 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋