Job Rejection Without Feedback: Shouldn't Candidates Know Why They Were Turned Down?

Hi,

I attended an interview two months back. It was through a job portal that the company got my resume, and I attended 2 rounds of interviews. During the second round, after general questioning about my project and my present work, I was told about the company, the profile, the work hours, location, and was informed that I may have to attend another round that week. When it all seemed to imply that I had gotten through, I received no call from them. Even when I called, they didn't pick up. Finally, when they picked up after 2 weeks, I was informed that I was not shortlisted. I came to know that the position was not filled even after a month when a consultancy called me regarding the same vacancy.

Don't you think that a candidate has the right to know the reason for his rejection? We do attend interviews with much difficulty. I think we should develop the trend of telling the reasons for rejection, at least for management posts.

Dear Friend,

I appreciate your concern and the difficulties. Theoretically, we were taught to send a polite rejection letter after the interview is over if the candidate is not selected. Reasons may not be given, but a gentle letter stating that you were not found suitable for this position. Some companies do send, and many do not. The number is too large.

Sometimes a rejection letter demotivates the individual, and the family comes to know about it. We can definitely send rejection letters by email. But reasons... I doubt whether it is possible to spell out. Some candidates personally come and ask us the reasons, and I used to unofficially explain the reasons. Some agree, and some do not agree with our assessment!

Siva