How much should I persist in getting feedback for this interview?
May 6, 2013 2:43 PM Subscribe
I've already attempted contact twice, should I persist in getting feedback or move on?
I interviewed for a job, and didn't get it. They asked me to ring them, which I did, where they then said I didn't get it, and asked if I had any questions for them. Note that when they told me, it was exactly when they promised they'd get back to everyone.
I asked for feedback, and the manager said she'd get back to me in the next few days. When a week had elapsed with no response, I sent an email to follow up, saying I was fine with written feedback if she was too busy to phone. She responded by email, saying no it'll be fine, ring me tomorrow. I did, and she said she was snowed under, could she ring me back in 45 mins. That never happened, and that was last Friday. Fridays and Mondays are generally busy, so I didn't bother following up yesterday. Now that it's Tuesday, should I, or move on?
Thanks!
I interviewed for a job, and didn't get it. They asked me to ring them, which I did, where they then said I didn't get it, and asked if I had any questions for them. Note that when they told me, it was exactly when they promised they'd get back to everyone.
I asked for feedback, and the manager said she'd get back to me in the next few days. When a week had elapsed with no response, I sent an email to follow up, saying I was fine with written feedback if she was too busy to phone. She responded by email, saying no it'll be fine, ring me tomorrow. I did, and she said she was snowed under, could she ring me back in 45 mins. That never happened, and that was last Friday. Fridays and Mondays are generally busy, so I didn't bother following up yesterday. Now that it's Tuesday, should I, or move on?
Thanks!
Move on. Getting specific feedback post-rejection is VERY rare, for a whole bunch of legal liability reasons. Sad to say, but these days it's an all-too-rare courtesy that they actually told you you didn't get the job - all too often, your 'rejection' comes in the form of not getting your emails and phone calls returned. Sorry.
posted by deadmessenger at 2:46 PM on May 6, 2013 [2 favorites]
posted by deadmessenger at 2:46 PM on May 6, 2013 [2 favorites]
Yes, move on.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 3:00 PM on May 6, 2013
posted by Admiral Haddock at 3:00 PM on May 6, 2013
Between the question and the fact that it's Tuesday for the OP, they're likely somewhere in Australia, where feedback on rejected applications is common and, if I'm remembering correctly, something to which jobseekers are entitled.
I'd give it one more go, probably by phone, since it sounds like that's how she prefers to give feedback. If you're brushed off again, though, it's time to move on.
posted by MeghanC at 3:04 PM on May 6, 2013
I'd give it one more go, probably by phone, since it sounds like that's how she prefers to give feedback. If you're brushed off again, though, it's time to move on.
posted by MeghanC at 3:04 PM on May 6, 2013
Sounds like the boss isn't very responsive. You dodged a bullet.
posted by sdrawkcab at 3:30 PM on May 6, 2013
posted by sdrawkcab at 3:30 PM on May 6, 2013
MeghanC: i think its only an entitlement for public sector jobs, although i could be wrong.
posted by jacalata at 7:46 PM on May 6, 2013
posted by jacalata at 7:46 PM on May 6, 2013
Forget about it.
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 9:14 PM on May 6, 2013
posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 9:14 PM on May 6, 2013
They don't have an obligation to give feedback to you, and they probably don't care at all whether they provide you with feedback, and won't feel at all bad about not calling you, and would probably find the prospect of providing feedback to be unpleasant if for some reason they had empty time and a reminder to do so.
Which is why most people don't end up getting feedback after interviews. So you should probably mosey on down to the next job opportunity ;)
posted by Kololo at 10:04 PM on May 6, 2013
Which is why most people don't end up getting feedback after interviews. So you should probably mosey on down to the next job opportunity ;)
posted by Kololo at 10:04 PM on May 6, 2013
A remarkably similar question appeared in today's Ask a Manager.
posted by grouse at 9:48 PM on May 13, 2013
posted by grouse at 9:48 PM on May 13, 2013
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posted by grouse at 2:45 PM on May 6, 2013 [2 favorites]