Replying to a Recruiter after Not Getting the Job

Summary: This article explains how to ask a recruiter why you did not get a job.

Question: I’ve followed up with a company I interviewed with, and the recruiter wrote me back telling me I did not get the job. How do I reply to her to get some feedback on why I did not get the job?

Answer: Call her. Tell her you’re sorry you weren’t hired, but that you’d like to get some feedback in order to help you understand what you can do better as you continue your search.

See the following articles for more information:

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