The etiquette of rejection

The etiquette of rejection The etiquette of rejectionPosted October 4, 2013, by Josie Chun The Rolling Stones said it best you cant always get what you want. When you go for a job interview but dont get the job, its always hard accepting the rejection but theres an art to being gracious in defeat. After any interview, always send an email or note to the interviewer thanking them for taking the time to see you. Dont harass them with calls or emails as you await their decision. Thanks, but no thanks If you find out that youve been unsuccessful in getting a job, you still need to thank the company for considering you. You can also ask them to keep you in mind for any future positions that might open up. Its always important to leave a good impression and convey yur professionalism, as you never know what might happen down the track or who else they might know in your industry. Even if you dont get the job, if you impress them they may pass on your details or recommend you to other peop le or, alternatively, give you a bad rap if youve behaved poorly. Remember, its a small world and you cant afford to burn any bridges Dont behave like one candidate we interviewed who, after being told the bad news over the phone, followed up with a long email detailing everything we should have done (we should have called his referees, for example). He declared he was still the right person for the job and that we were making a mistake by not hiring him. His behaviour only confirmed our belief that he wasnt the one for us and that wed definitely made the right decision How to ask for feedback When you are thanking the interviewer make aya you take the opportunity to ask for some feedback. Getting feedback from an unsuccessful interview can be both reassuring and helpful, pointing you to what areas or interviewing skills you can work on. Perhaps you gave a great interview but another candidate fit the bill more closely or had more experience, or maybe you could have given more deta iled answers. This sort of feedback is invaluable and will help you in future interviews. You can ask for feedback over the phone when you first hear of their decision, or follow up over email. If you are speaking over the phone then keep in mind that they will probably want to keep the discussion brief, so take all their comments on board and definitely dont argue against any of the points they make. In all your professional interactions, no matter what the outcome, you should be unfailingly polite, gracious and professional even, or especially, in the face of rejection. For more helpful advice, see our full range of interview tips. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searchesinterview feedback examplestechnical accounting interview questionssecretary interview questions and a nswersfmcg sales interview questions answerspolice officer interview questions and answers CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJosie ChunRelated ArticlesBrowse moreAccountingArchitectureTop paying jobs straight out of uniNobody should pick a career based on the size of a pay cheque. But, to be frank, it doesnt hurt to know what youll be earning in your first year out of uni. So undergrad students listen up here are the top industries with the highest median salaries.National Broadband Network boon for small businessThe development of the highly anticipated $43 billion National Broadband Network (NBN) is expected to provide huge benefits to both businesses and individuals throughout Australia.Online studyUniversityYou Can Study With No Pre-requisites. Heres HowTheres no reason to give up on your dreams because of formalities. Pre-requisites are sometimes necessary, but they shouldt be the hill youll die on. Doing what you love is very much an attainable goal and we mapped out the path to sucess for you.