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I had a job interview today for a software development job as a Junior Developer as it was down to me and another girl, the outcome of the interview was that the girl had one years more experience than me so he choose her. I thanked him for his time and for being straight up about his decision, he told me that they are expanding and will keep ahold of my details.
After the interview on my way home I though of some advice that would have been helpful that I could have asked him and that question was "Do you have any feedback about how the interview went or things that I could improve on".
Would it be ok to send him an email and ask that question from a professional stand point?
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I had a job interview today for a software development job as a Junior Developer as it was down to me and another girl, the outcome of the interview was that the girl had one years more experience than me so he choose her. I thanked him for his time and for being straight up about his decision, he told me that they are expanding and will keep ahold of my details.
After the interview on my way home I though of some advice that would have been helpful that I could have asked him and that question was "Do you have any feedback about how the interview went or things that I could improve on".
Would it be ok to send him an email and ask that question from a professional stand point?
interviewing
asked Sep 16 '15 at 4:22
AnonDCX
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marked as duplicate by Joe Strazzere, scaaahu, gnat, Lilienthal♦, Kate Gregory Sep 20 '15 at 10:53
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You can ask , there is nothing wrong in that.
– Helping Hands
Sep 16 '15 at 4:48
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Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged by some job-seeking experts...
– colmde
Sep 16 '15 at 7:37
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You can ask. In the US you are unlikely to get a useful response. Companies are loathe to give further details about hiring practices for fear of litigation.
– kevin cline
Sep 16 '15 at 8:22
Kevin is 100% right for US. Fear of repercussions is larger then their desire to help a candidate.
– Sh4d0wsPlyr
Sep 16 '15 at 13:03
There's no harm in asking. Just don't argue or try to contradict them if they decide to open up and give you negative feedback, criticisms, etc. That would be unprofessional.
– Brandin
Sep 16 '15 at 15:26
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How can I ask my interviewers for feedback following an interview?
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I had a job interview today for a software development job as a Junior Developer as it was down to me and another girl, the outcome of the interview was that the girl had one years more experience than me so he choose her. I thanked him for his time and for being straight up about his decision, he told me that they are expanding and will keep ahold of my details.
After the interview on my way home I though of some advice that would have been helpful that I could have asked him and that question was "Do you have any feedback about how the interview went or things that I could improve on".
Would it be ok to send him an email and ask that question from a professional stand point?
interviewing
asked Sep 16 '15 at 4:22
AnonDCX
427149
This question already has an answer here:
How can I ask my interviewers for feedback following an interview?
17 answers
I had a job interview today for a software development job as a Junior Developer as it was down to me and another girl, the outcome of the interview was that the girl had one years more experience than me so he choose her. I thanked him for his time and for being straight up about his decision, he told me that they are expanding and will keep ahold of my details.
After the interview on my way home I though of some advice that would have been helpful that I could have asked him and that question was "Do you have any feedback about how the interview went or things that I could improve on".
Would it be ok to send him an email and ask that question from a professional stand point?
This question already has an answer here:
How can I ask my interviewers for feedback following an interview?
17 answers
interviewing
asked Sep 16 '15 at 4:22
AnonDCX
427149
asked Sep 16 '15 at 4:22
AnonDCX
427149
asked Sep 16 '15 at 4:22
AnonDCX
427149
asked Sep 16 '15 at 4:22
AnonDCX
427149
427149
marked as duplicate by Joe Strazzere, scaaahu, gnat, Lilienthal♦, Kate Gregory Sep 20 '15 at 10:53
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
marked as duplicate by Joe Strazzere, scaaahu, gnat, Lilienthal♦, Kate Gregory Sep 20 '15 at 10:53
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
5
You can ask , there is nothing wrong in that.
– Helping Hands
Sep 16 '15 at 4:48
2
Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged by some job-seeking experts...
– colmde
Sep 16 '15 at 7:37
2
You can ask. In the US you are unlikely to get a useful response. Companies are loathe to give further details about hiring practices for fear of litigation.
– kevin cline
Sep 16 '15 at 8:22
Kevin is 100% right for US. Fear of repercussions is larger then their desire to help a candidate.
– Sh4d0wsPlyr
Sep 16 '15 at 13:03
There's no harm in asking. Just don't argue or try to contradict them if they decide to open up and give you negative feedback, criticisms, etc. That would be unprofessional.
– Brandin
Sep 16 '15 at 15:26
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5
You can ask , there is nothing wrong in that.
– Helping Hands
Sep 16 '15 at 4:48
2
Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged by some job-seeking experts...
– colmde
Sep 16 '15 at 7:37
2
You can ask. In the US you are unlikely to get a useful response. Companies are loathe to give further details about hiring practices for fear of litigation.
– kevin cline
Sep 16 '15 at 8:22
Kevin is 100% right for US. Fear of repercussions is larger then their desire to help a candidate.
– Sh4d0wsPlyr
Sep 16 '15 at 13:03
There's no harm in asking. Just don't argue or try to contradict them if they decide to open up and give you negative feedback, criticisms, etc. That would be unprofessional.
– Brandin
Sep 16 '15 at 15:26
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5
You can ask , there is nothing wrong in that.
– Helping Hands
Sep 16 '15 at 4:48
You can ask , there is nothing wrong in that.
– Helping Hands
Sep 16 '15 at 4:48
2
2
Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged by some job-seeking experts...
– colmde
Sep 16 '15 at 7:37
Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged by some job-seeking experts...
– colmde
Sep 16 '15 at 7:37
2
2
You can ask. In the US you are unlikely to get a useful response. Companies are loathe to give further details about hiring practices for fear of litigation.
– kevin cline
Sep 16 '15 at 8:22
You can ask. In the US you are unlikely to get a useful response. Companies are loathe to give further details about hiring practices for fear of litigation.
– kevin cline
Sep 16 '15 at 8:22
Kevin is 100% right for US. Fear of repercussions is larger then their desire to help a candidate.
– Sh4d0wsPlyr
Sep 16 '15 at 13:03
Kevin is 100% right for US. Fear of repercussions is larger then their desire to help a candidate.
– Sh4d0wsPlyr
Sep 16 '15 at 13:03
There's no harm in asking. Just don't argue or try to contradict them if they decide to open up and give you negative feedback, criticisms, etc. That would be unprofessional.
– Brandin
Sep 16 '15 at 15:26
There's no harm in asking. Just don't argue or try to contradict them if they decide to open up and give you negative feedback, criticisms, etc. That would be unprofessional.
– Brandin
Sep 16 '15 at 15:26
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Sure, there's nothing wrong with that at all, any information is valuable in the job search. The worst that can happen is he won't respond. Keep it brief and polite, and thank him for his time.
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
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As an interviewer, I have in the past been advised by HR representatives to never provide this sort of feedback. Giving this sort of feedback can be a legal liability.
The potential downside for the candidate asking for this feedback is that it could be perceived as not being self aware. Generally, you should know what questions you know well (and thus did well on), and which you didn't. You should know if you meet or exceed qualifications for the role (or that it was a stretch).
Instead, if you're looking to get feedback or network, I wouldn't approach it as interview feedback, I'd ask instead from the perspective of career advice (which people love giving!).
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
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Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
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Sure, there's nothing wrong with that at all, any information is valuable in the job search. The worst that can happen is he won't respond. Keep it brief and polite, and thank him for his time.
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
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Sure, there's nothing wrong with that at all, any information is valuable in the job search. The worst that can happen is he won't respond. Keep it brief and polite, and thank him for his time.
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
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up vote
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up vote
7
down vote
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Sure, there's nothing wrong with that at all, any information is valuable in the job search. The worst that can happen is he won't respond. Keep it brief and polite, and thank him for his time.
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
94.7k50216377
Sure, there's nothing wrong with that at all, any information is valuable in the job search. The worst that can happen is he won't respond. Keep it brief and polite, and thank him for his time.
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
94.7k50216377
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
94.7k50216377
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
94.7k50216377
answered Sep 16 '15 at 5:25
Kilisi
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94.7k50216377
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suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
As an interviewer, I have in the past been advised by HR representatives to never provide this sort of feedback. Giving this sort of feedback can be a legal liability.
The potential downside for the candidate asking for this feedback is that it could be perceived as not being self aware. Generally, you should know what questions you know well (and thus did well on), and which you didn't. You should know if you meet or exceed qualifications for the role (or that it was a stretch).
Instead, if you're looking to get feedback or network, I wouldn't approach it as interview feedback, I'd ask instead from the perspective of career advice (which people love giving!).
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
As an interviewer, I have in the past been advised by HR representatives to never provide this sort of feedback. Giving this sort of feedback can be a legal liability.
The potential downside for the candidate asking for this feedback is that it could be perceived as not being self aware. Generally, you should know what questions you know well (and thus did well on), and which you didn't. You should know if you meet or exceed qualifications for the role (or that it was a stretch).
Instead, if you're looking to get feedback or network, I wouldn't approach it as interview feedback, I'd ask instead from the perspective of career advice (which people love giving!).
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
As an interviewer, I have in the past been advised by HR representatives to never provide this sort of feedback. Giving this sort of feedback can be a legal liability.
The potential downside for the candidate asking for this feedback is that it could be perceived as not being self aware. Generally, you should know what questions you know well (and thus did well on), and which you didn't. You should know if you meet or exceed qualifications for the role (or that it was a stretch).
Instead, if you're looking to get feedback or network, I wouldn't approach it as interview feedback, I'd ask instead from the perspective of career advice (which people love giving!).
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
As an interviewer, I have in the past been advised by HR representatives to never provide this sort of feedback. Giving this sort of feedback can be a legal liability.
The potential downside for the candidate asking for this feedback is that it could be perceived as not being self aware. Generally, you should know what questions you know well (and thus did well on), and which you didn't. You should know if you meet or exceed qualifications for the role (or that it was a stretch).
Instead, if you're looking to get feedback or network, I wouldn't approach it as interview feedback, I'd ask instead from the perspective of career advice (which people love giving!).
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
answered Sep 16 '15 at 14:59
James Kingsbery
46425
46425
Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
suggest improvements |Â
Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Not sure how this could be a potential downside. You've already been turned down, why should you care if someone who already rejected you has a slightly lower opinion. Still, good insight into why an interviewer might not want to give feedback, and a good alternative spin on what you are asking for.
– Francine DeGrood Taylor
Sep 17 '15 at 20:28
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
Often, especially in situations depicted in the OP, unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to re-apply as more positions open up. Also, you never know, it is a small world. You're right though, the downside does seem small.
– James Kingsbery
Sep 17 '15 at 20:31
suggest improvements |Â
5
You can ask , there is nothing wrong in that.
– Helping Hands
Sep 16 '15 at 4:48
2
Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged by some job-seeking experts...
– colmde
Sep 16 '15 at 7:37
2
You can ask. In the US you are unlikely to get a useful response. Companies are loathe to give further details about hiring practices for fear of litigation.
– kevin cline
Sep 16 '15 at 8:22
Kevin is 100% right for US. Fear of repercussions is larger then their desire to help a candidate.
– Sh4d0wsPlyr
Sep 16 '15 at 13:03
There's no harm in asking. Just don't argue or try to contradict them if they decide to open up and give you negative feedback, criticisms, etc. That would be unprofessional.
– Brandin
Sep 16 '15 at 15:26