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I had the same experience. They never told me that I didn't get the job. I ended up calling them a few weeks after my last interview and they actually lied and
by vitd 12y ago
I had the same experience. They never told me that I didn't get the job. I ended up calling them a few weeks after my last interview and they actually lied and said, "Well, we left a message on your voicemail." No, they didn't. I checked my cell phone and there were no missed calls and no voicemails. I also have (a gmail) email account, and they didn't email me.
When asked why they weren't interested (so I could work on whatever was the problem), they wouldn't tell me. They said it was proprietary information. I can only guess that was because of my salary requirements, since nothing else makes any sense. But it was really crappy of them. Then they continued to call or email me every 3 months for the next 3 years asking me to come in for more interviews. No thanks!
I was also disappointed to see their offices. (I'm in SoCal.) Everyone had open cubes! Ack! Not even walls around their office space. Do not want!
- danielweber 12y agoIt's extremely rare that a company will tell you why you failed, because it increases the risk of lawsuits. It might help you a little, and it might hurt them a lot, and so things play out from there. It sucks balls, but it's unlikely to change.
- judk 12y agoThis is an insidious myth, not supported by evidence. Facebook gives candidates substantive feedback on each interview.
- meowface 12y agoWhat is the actual reason that most big tech companies give no feedback? Is it just to avoid wasting time and having to deal with a potentially disgruntled candidate? I would be happy if they at least sent an email from a no-reply address giving a list of feedback and then ending the discussion there.
- chris_mahan 12y agoI went to their office in Venice on an unofficial tour thanks to a googler friend of mine (thank you!) and at the time also noted that I would not want to work there.