Question on Job rejection response

[aolsuxs]

I am really really surprised I did not get a certain postion. The interview in my opinion went grent and I felt like I had a lot of chemistry with the interviewer. I think I will be in a state of shock/pissed for a while as this was a really cool job that I was looking foward to, anyways I got a letter that states "...We regret to inform you that we have chosen another candidate who either had more job experience or more avaliability."


How appropriate would it be if I called and ask to speak with the interviewer and see what I can...do to perhaps boost my application next time. Is this commonly done? I've had quite a few job interviews in my life thus far and this is the only one I am failed....sigh...looks like I get to work the BS university student job for crap money...

 

[TheBoyBlunder]

Couldn't hurt to call and ask. The worst they could say is "it's not our policy to answer such questions" or something along those lines.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: aolsuxs
I am really really surprised I did not get a certain postion. The interview in my opinion went grent and I felt like I had a lot of chemistry with the interviewer. I think I will be in a state of shock/pissed for a while as this was a really cool job that I was looking foward to, anyways I got a letter that states "...We regret to inform you that we have chosen another candidate who either had more job experience or more avaliability."


How appropriate would it be if I called and ask to speak with the interviewer and see what I can...do to perhaps boost my application next time. Is this commonly done? I've had quite a few job interviews in my life thus far and this is the only one I am failed....sigh...looks like I get to work the BS university student job for crap money...

I dunno about this one. I personally don't think it would be the greatest idea to call them up, and ask about it. Even if you do it in a well/respectful manner. I mean, I could definitely see why you would want to know you weak points in an interview for future reference. But I don't know how common this sort of thing in business practice.

Be Warned: I'm only at my first job, so I know very *little* about the Corporate/Business world.




KeyserSoze

 

[Challenger]

They'll just tell you that they found a more qualified candidate. Been there done that, don't waste your time and move on with life 😉

 

[sciencetoy]

Call/write and tell them that you really enjoyed talking with them, thank them for considering you, and wish them all good luck in the future. And by the way, if there are any more job openings coming up you'd like to be considered.

 

[Storm]

I've contacted some of my interviewers through e-mail. Some responded some didnt.

 

[Shazam]

It's normal business practice to ask. It's always helpful if they give you some feedback.

 

[ggavinmoss]

I've never been given feedback on rejections (and yes, I have asked). The company may not want to expose itself in that manner... something somebody says could incite a rejected candidate to take legal action (justly or otherwise).

-geoff