After Interview Feedback Tips for The More Senior Job Seeker
You recently interviewed and were
being considered for a position with one other candidate.
You received a call that although you
were both very close in the final consideration but they decided to go the other
candidate. Now you wonder - should
you ask the hiring manager why they didn’t hire you? If you know how to phrase
the question appropriately, then the answer is “yes, you should ask” especially
if you are hoping to improve upon your interviewing skills and obtain a position.
Some hiring managers and recruiters welcome the chance to
talk with more senior job candidates to help them to improve for future interviews.
Asking if there is anything you could have done differently or improved
upon during the interview process is a very good way to broach the subject.
However, you should be prepared to hear something that you might not
like. Take notes and and then work on
improving your technique and delivery.
Also, some interviewers will provide constructive feedback but often won’t give exact information regarding why the other candidate may have been a better fit in their view – regarding either personality or ability. Many hiring managers fear repercussion from their organizations for revealing too much information to a non-selected more senior applicant. Additionally, many organizations may have rules that prohibit any exchange between the interviewer and any rejected applicant. If you cannot receive feedback, then make notes from your recollection of the interview questions and your responses. Often, you will begin to find things you could have done or said differently that might have made a difference. Commit those items to your memory for your next interview experience, and move on. Often, one or more rejections, the experience, and the changes you make lead to the perfect employment fit for the more senior applicant.
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