HR asked for feedback on interview process post-rejection.

Anonymous

April 11,2022 at 6:16PM UTC

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HR asked for feedback on interview process post-rejection.

How do you respond to that? The interview process was long and annoying and after several weeks I was rejected so I felt like it was a giant waste of time and getting my hopes up for no reason. But I obviously would prefer not to say that. So what would you say?

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AnonymousApril 11,2022 at 6:53PM UTC
Talk about the things that made it annoying. Was it difficult to get information from them? Were people late to the interview. Did it seem to go longer than it should have for the level of the position? You could also use the opportunity to get some feedback on why you were rejected (if you want). Try to be as factual as possible and not emotional in your response.
Angie CallenApril 11,2022 at 7:02PM UTC
Can you turn that into a more objective response independent of the fact that you weren't chosen? Was the process annoying because it was long, or did each step make sense?
Giving them feedback on their communication, the rate of response, the pace of the interview process, and the nature of each interview would probably be a constructive way to give feedback, if you have thoughtful tidbits. Don't feel like you have to give feedback just for the sake of responding though.
AnonymousApril 11,2022 at 7:54PM UTC
The recruiter really put an emphasis on providing feedback being extremely important to them so I’d like to give them something constructive.
But to yours and Anonymous’ point below, I suppose the only thing that really made it “annoying” for me was the fact that my anxiety was up to level 10 over the course of the weeks-long process and I threw myself into it 110% to try to get the job, only to be rejected on a technicality that they knew about my qualifications from the first point of interaction. It feels like I was being lead on when they had no intention of hiring me all along.
I guess I can’t really be objective about it. ?
Tamara ThompsonApril 11,2022 at 7:52PM UTC
Give HONEST feedback, this is the ONLY way they will learn and grow.
Amy FortneyApril 11,2022 at 8:56PM UTC
Tell them honestly, but politely. It's the only way they will change what they are doing.
Sophie JoernApril 12,2022 at 6:47PM UTC
I agree with the below comments, this is a great opportunity to give honest feedback, as they will not be able to improve without it. Letting them know what areas/steps are not working gives the opportunity for applicants, including yourself, to have a better experience in the future. There are a few ways you could word your response, but don't be afraid to be as honest as possible with them.
JJApril 13,2022 at 1:53AM UTC
Say that. Companies need to hear the truth.