{"id":8021,"date":"2017-02-08T17:40:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T17:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=8021"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:50:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:50:13","slug":"should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them","title":{"rendered":"Should You Give Feedback To Candidates After Rejecting Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8022\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them.png\" alt=\"should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Think back at\u00a0that time when you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">applied for a job<\/a><\/strong>. You invested so much time researching about the employer, hours and hours rehearsing answers to difficult questions, and of course, delivering a stellar performance during the interview.<\/p>\n<p>And then you get rejected.\u00a0You <strong><a href=\"\/blog\/the-best-rejection-letter-to-email-a-candidate\">receive that impersonal email<\/a><\/strong> saying that they weren&#8217;t going to continue with your application.<\/p>\n<p>Would it have helped improve your continued job search if you got feedback from the interviewer? Maybe.<\/p>\n<p>Giving feedback to rejected candidates is not a requirement, however it is encouraged because this allows you to build right bridges between you and the candidates. Remember, applicants today have a megaphone for how you treat them. Leave them hanging after they\u2019ve worked hard to shine at an interview, and you may have to<span style=\"color: #333333\"> battle criticism about your company on social media. Treat them well and gain a connected ambassador.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Being turned down for a job is never a pleasant experience but there are 7 things you can do to sweeten the pill.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#1_Keep_good_interview_notes_that_you_can_refer_back_to_when_giving_feedback\" title=\"1. Keep good interview notes that you can refer back to when giving feedback.\">1. Keep good interview notes that you can refer back to when giving feedback.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#2_Be_honest\" title=\"2. Be honest.\">2. Be honest.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#3_Tell_them_something_useful\" title=\"3. Tell them something useful.\">3. Tell them something useful.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#4_Backup_your_comment_with_relevant_examples_from_their_interview\" title=\"4. Backup your comment with relevant examples from their interview.\">4. Backup your comment with relevant examples from their interview.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#5_Dont_make_false_promises\" title=\"5. Don\u2019t make false promises.\">5. Don\u2019t make false promises.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#6_Make_sure_you_say_thank_you\" title=\"6. Make sure you say thank you.\">6. Make sure you say thank you.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#7_Acknowledge_their_interest_in_your_company\" title=\"7. Acknowledge their interest in your company.\">7. Acknowledge their interest in your company.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/should-you-give-feedback-to-candidates-after-rejecting-them\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.\">Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_good_interview_notes_that_you_can_refer_back_to_when_giving_feedback\"><\/span>1. Keep good interview notes that you can refer back to when giving feedback.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">It will make the candidate feel as though you\u2019ve taken them and their interview seriously.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Be_honest\"><\/span>2. Be honest.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">If they haven\u2019t got the right experience or skills you need, tell them.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tell_them_something_useful\"><\/span>3. Tell them something useful.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">If they lack experience in a certain area or if they could take another qualification to improve their skill set, they\u2019re never going to know if you don\u2019t tell them.\u00a0 They\u2019ll be really grateful for the additional information.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Backup_your_comment_with_relevant_examples_from_their_interview\"><\/span>4. Backup your comment with relevant examples from their interview.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">If they didn\u2019t give a particularly good answer to an important question, constructively tell them how they could have improved it.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_make_false_promises\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t make false promises.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">If it\u2019s a \u201cno for now\u201d then it\u2019s fine to say you\u2019ll keep their CV on file and get in touch if anything suitable comes up. If it\u2019s an outright \u201cno\u201d then don\u2019t promise to keep in touch with them, it\u2019s wasting their time and yours.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Make_sure_you_say_thank_you\"><\/span>6. Make sure you say thank you.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Not enough companies recognize that jobseekers might have to take time off (and maybe even make excuses to their current employers), and shell\u00a0out for travel expenses to get to your office. The least you can do is thank them for their time.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Acknowledge_their_interest_in_your_company\"><\/span>7. Acknowledge their interest in your company.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">A simple acknowledgement from you that they\u2019ve taken time to visit your website and read up about your products and services can go a long way. Who knows, next time someone wants a recommendation for your product or service, your unsuccessful jobseeker may just remember you favorably.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\"><\/span><span class=\"bold_text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a> and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> for more business and recruiter advice.<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think back at\u00a0that time when you applied for a job. You invested so much time researching about the employer, hours and hours rehearsing answers to difficult questions, and of course, delivering a stellar performance during the interview. 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