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Probably a little offtopic but if I don't make the cut ... call and tell me or email, don't have me wondering what's going on. Its so simple but an amazing num

Probably a little offtopic but if I don't make the cut ... call and tell me or email, don't have me wondering what's going on. Its so simple but an amazing number of companies just will not take this simple step. So rude, and people remember things like that.

enjo 16y ago
Also tell me why.. and don't have your administrative assistant make the call. YOU (the person who interviewed me) call me. Tell me what you liked and what you didn't. I took a few hours out of my day to come talk to you, give me some honest feedback here.
- __mharrison__ 16y ago
  This is annoying, bad sadly I believe there are legal issues that prevent more than one sentence "we decided to pass on you" (IANAL).
  - wtn 16y ago
    The OP wasn't asking for a loveletter—he just wants always to receive a confirmation of the "no" answers after they have been made. It's not much to ask.
- jerf 16y ago
  I can understand why you might want that, but I'm sorry, that's insane from the other side. While this is by no means the only reason this can't work, it is enough: Telling you directly why we passed is an invitation to get into a very heated argument about how that's not true and how it was misunderstood and how unfair the whole thing is. And there's still the legal reasons, and a number of other human reasons; I could go on for a while on how bad an idea this is. It can't happen this way.
Xurinos 16y ago
Much as we would like it, they can't. This came up in another HN thread a few months ago. The problem is that if they say the wrong thing regarding your rejection, you might be able to hold them legally liable, pull some kind of discrimination suit. Sometimes it is your personality; some employers are trying to build a team, and it takes a combo of skills AND group fit. And ultimately, their answer would probably not be very helpful. Are you looking to improve or to find a way to cope/rationalize with the rejection? If you are honestly looking to improve, all they can tell you is how you might improve for them. What is the expected next step? Apply again? Complain about how they should give you a second look? Nah, it is probably go elsewhere and hope a different company shares the same opinions on how to hire people so that your newfound knowledge is useful. I am not saying I disagree with the sentiment. It is just as helpful as flicking off a stranger on the road. Makes you feel good. Doesn't land you a job. No doubt there are a few anecdotes to the contrary, as there are always exceptions, but the legal and subjective aspects can erupt into some ugly encounters nobody really wants. Just the fear of that is enough.
- trustfundbaby 16y ago
  I not asking them to tell me why ... just that I didn't make the cut. Believe it or not, some companies won't call you to say they're not going to pick you ... they expect you to figure it out.

enjo 16y ago

Also tell me why.. and don't have your administrative assistant make the call. YOU (the person who interviewed me) call me. Tell me what you liked and what you didn't. I took a few hours out of my day to come talk to you, give me some honest feedback here.

__mharrison__ 16y ago
This is annoying, bad sadly I believe there are legal issues that prevent more than one sentence "we decided to pass on you" (IANAL).
- wtn 16y ago
  The OP wasn't asking for a loveletter—he just wants always to receive a confirmation of the "no" answers after they have been made. It's not much to ask.
jerf 16y ago
I can understand why you might want that, but I'm sorry, that's insane from the other side. While this is by no means the only reason this can't work, it is enough: Telling you directly why we passed is an invitation to get into a very heated argument about how that's not true and how it was misunderstood and how unfair the whole thing is. And there's still the legal reasons, and a number of other human reasons; I could go on for a while on how bad an idea this is. It can't happen this way.

Xurinos 16y ago

Much as we would like it, they can't. This came up in another HN thread a few months ago. The problem is that if they say the wrong thing regarding your rejection, you might be able to hold them legally liable, pull some kind of discrimination suit. Sometimes it is your personality; some employers are trying to build a team, and it takes a combo of skills AND group fit. And ultimately, their answer would probably not be very helpful. Are you looking to improve or to find a way to cope/rationalize with the rejection? If you are honestly looking to improve, all they can tell you is how you might improve for them. What is the expected next step? Apply again? Complain about how they should give you a second look? Nah, it is probably go elsewhere and hope a different company shares the same opinions on how to hire people so that your newfound knowledge is useful. I am not saying I disagree with the sentiment. It is just as helpful as flicking off a stranger on the road. Makes you feel good. Doesn't land you a job. No doubt there are a few anecdotes to the contrary, as there are always exceptions, but the legal and subjective aspects can erupt into some ugly encounters nobody really wants. Just the fear of that is enough.

trustfundbaby 16y ago
I not asking them to tell me why ... just that I didn't make the cut. Believe it or not, some companies won't call you to say they're not going to pick you ... they expect you to figure it out.