Also, for real, about 8 out of 10 people take it badly. I've tried it. It just doesn't work.
Why don't you ask for it though? A quick reply: "I'd love to hear why I was rejected, won't take it badly, but as an opportunity to learn". Don't make them do all the work.
I wonder if a journalistic website might help? A writer could vet people who are genuine hirers and become an avenue for them to anonymously talk about their frustrations.
Good point but I would say don't bother asking. The answer will be useless to you because you can't trust its authenticity. Only people inside the company will know the real reason and perhaps not even there.
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Also, for real, about 8 out of 10 people take it badly. I've tried it. It just doesn't work.
Why don't you ask for it though? A quick reply: "I'd love to hear why I was rejected, won't take it badly, but as an opportunity to learn". Don't make them do all the work.
I wonder if a journalistic website might help? A writer could vet people who are genuine hirers and become an avenue for them to anonymously talk about their frustrations.
Good point but I would say don't bother asking. The answer will be useless to you because you can't trust its authenticity. Only people inside the company will know the real reason and perhaps not even there.
If someone would ask me, I'd tell them honestly. Never happened though.