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You don't need feedback after rejection on a job application. Seeking feedback after a job rejection has become the standard practice, but does it truly benefit us? I get the urge to know the reasons behind a rejection — to improve ourselves and feel in control. Yet, my own experience has left me questioning its value. I've been there, eagerly awaiting feedback, only to receive vague or contradictory reasons that left me more frustrated than enlightened. It made me wonder: what's the point of feedback from a company that didn't see my fit? (Especially, if I don't plan to reapply anytime soon) Their opinion isn’t universal and often it's mostly about your presentation style. If your CV makes the cut — you're qualified. Rejection after the final round often means you're a strong candidate, just not the fit at that moment. Perhaps it's even a matter of personality or bias (especially in smaller companies lacking robust hiring processes). So, let's stop fixating on feedback or its absence. You don't need to fix every aspect of your personality to land a job. Seek feedback from trusted sources who genuinely want to see you grow — colleagues, mentors, or managers — not from interviewers with their own agendas. Remember, what one employer sees as a weakness, another may see as a strength. What's your take on feedback after rejection? Has it been helpful, or simply another source of anxiety?  #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #SelfImprovement  #MentalHealthMonth #InterviewingTips #Feedback 

Why we need Constructive Feedback I saw a tweet suggesting that when you receive a rejection email for a job application, you should reply with a thank-you message and ask for feedback. I thought it was a great idea, so I tried it myself. However, I didn't receive any feedback as I expected. In reality, not all HR or hiring managers provide feedback to candidates. Some don't even inform you about your application status. As #youngprofessionals, receiving constructive feedback can be incredibly beneficial for our growth and navigating the job market. It's essential to remember that it's not always possible for them to respond to every applicant, but at the very least, they should let candidates know whether they've been selected or not. This helps candidates understand where they stand and shows a genuine interest in their success, even if they didn't make it through the hiring process. . . Connect with me Angel Vitalis The journey gets better with you #youngprofessional #careergoals #humanresources

last week I asked you, 'what's your biggest struggle while jobhunting?' the consensus: 'lack of feedback'. here's my tips on how to combat it 👇 throughout my academic and professional experience, I've found, like you all, that receiving feedback in some contexts is near impossible. > 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹. > 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, ... > *𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿* 👻 as a recruiter now, I can assure you - in a lot of cases, in-depth feedback doesn't get back to us either at early stages! if you're only at CV-submission stage, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 '𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀' 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱. have another look at the JD. once you hit the interviews, though, if you have a negative response, the best thing to do is 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸. > 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 some good examples are: approach, attitude, answers (were they detailed enough? offered the right view on your skills?) >𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗶𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 > 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁; 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 > 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂. which, in the end, is also a good tell. it probably just didn't work out. if you'd been bad, you would've heard about it! what do you think is the best way to approach feedback? 📞 𝟬𝟳𝟴𝟭𝟬 𝟲𝟮𝟭 𝟯𝟭𝟰 / 𝗹𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗮.𝘀𝘇𝗮𝘀@𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀.𝗰𝗼𝗺 💌 #recruitment #feedback #tips #jobhunt

Elevate your career journey with the wisdom gained from job rejections. Learn how to ask for feedback tactfully and turn setbacks into setups for success. #CareerProgress #FeedbackStrategies

Unsuccessful feedback 🫠🫠🫠 Recruiters and hiring managers will agree, is not a nice thing to deliver… However… As bad as it is to deliver it imagine being a candidate either not receiving any feedback at all or receiving generic, useless feedback. Let’s try the feedback sandwich method 🥪 1. A positive takeaway 2. Two development areas (i.e. why they didn’t get the job and how they can improve for their next interview) 3. Finish on a positive - a nice trait they displayed that they should carry forward to their next interview This allows for constructive feedback so they can learn/grow and also some positive reinforcement to not knock confidence completely ✨ #feedback #interviewfeedback

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐨. That can easily happen when you are too rigid with who you are and where you are at. Taking on feedback from the people around you can be tough sometimes. However, a lot of the time it will help you improve as a person and help you grow. I am not saying everyone else's opinion is right 100% of the time, but be open. I worked with a candidate at the back end of last year that was excellent at their job however they weren't being inquisitive enough in interviews. They had to go through 4 rejections at final stage before they started to look internally and take on the feedback they were getting. It turned out they were letting their pride and wanting to appear 'all knowing' that was holding them back. (This person has just started their new job at a great company) but it shows, being open to feedback early on will only open up your options and help you in the longer run! #recruitment #recruitmentagency #rec2rec #recruiting #feedback

Feedback, feedback, feedback! Everyone asks for it after an interview. I get it, we want to do our best. We want to improve. Before jumping in and asking for feedback, consider reflecting on this: - Did I show up sure, confident and knowing that I am capable and qualified for this role? Or, was I needy, anxious, insecure and trying to prove my value? - Was I fully engaged, present and listening? Or, was I in my own mind/thoughts and worrying about 'me' the whole time? - Did I let my excitement for this company and this role shine through? Did I let my personality come out? Or, was I more transactional and just going through the motions? Through your very own self-reflection, you have your own feedback -- and not somebody else's feedback. Because, what is feedback? Really, it is somebody else's opinion in that moment. All we can do is show up present. From the place of presence, our best Self shines. And sometimes, we are just not what that company or hiring manager is looking for from an experience-level and/or a personality-level (and any other level) and...THAT IS OK!

Navigating Rejection: Embrace Growth from Unsuccessful Applications 🌱 It's natural to feel disheartened when you're not the chosen candidate for a role. However, every setback is a setup for a comeback, and the key lies in constructive feedback. Is it acceptable to ask for it? Absolutely. Requesting feedback demonstrates professionalism and a commitment to personal development. It's a sign of resilience and a proactive mindset. When you do receive it, reflect on the insights with an open mind. Here's how to act on it effectively: 1. Thank Them: Always express gratitude for the feedback, regardless of its nature. It shows you value their time and opinion. 2. Reflect Objectively: Assess the feedback without letting emotions cloud your judgement. Identify key areas for improvement. 3. Create an Action Plan: Set clear, achievable goals based on the feedback. Whether it's enhancing a skill, gaining experience, or working on interview techniques. 4. Implement Changes: Take concrete steps towards your goals. Consider courses, mentoring, or practice interviews. 5. Maintain Professionalism: Keep interactions positive and professional. This could keep doors open for future opportunities. Remember, each interview is a learning experience, paving the way to your ideal role. Stay persistent, stay positive, and let feedback be your guide. #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #FeedbackIsAGift

Remember, your value does not diminish because of a singular viewpoint. Keep pushing forward, keep learning, and keep growing. Not every application will result in an interview, and not every interview will lead to a job offer. Instead of seeing this as a setback, view it as an opportunity to learn and improve. Learn from feedback where possible, using it to refine your approach and enhance your prospects. Here are a few tips on how to learn from feedback and use it to your advantage: 1. Seek constructive criticism Feedback can come in many forms, such as a recruiter's notes after an interview. Instead of getting defensive or discouraged, actively seek areas to improve. Ask for specific examples and suggestions for improvement. 2. Reflect on the feedback Take the time to reflect on the feedback you receive. Don't simply dismiss it or take it personally. Instead, use it as a learning opportunity and consider how you can apply the feedback in the future 3. Identify patterns If you receive similar feedback from multiple sources, take note of any patterns that may emerge. This could highlight areas where you need to focus on improving or developing new skills. 4. Experiment and adapt Once you have identified areas for improvement, don't be afraid to try out different approaches or techniques. Keep experimenting until you find what works best for you. 5. Stay positive Receiving feedback can sometimes feel discouraging, but it's important to stay positive and keep a growth mindset. #TuesdayTip #Career #GrowthMindset #StayPositive #Recruiters #CareerAdvice #RealREPP