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For feeling frustrated after a job rejection despite feeling I did everything right?

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ThisLimeMoose · 21/08/2025 15:35

I recently interviewed for a role I was really excited about. I prepared a full presentation, anticipated questions, and followed up promptly and professionally when they asked me for a copy of my presentation. The interview seemed to go well.

However, I’ve just been informed via email that I was unsuccessful. I don’t get what I did “wrong” because I feel I did everything I could: prepared, professional, and thoughtful throughout. They’ve declined to give feedback in their generic email.

AIBU for feeling frustrated and questioning what I could have done differently, even though I know some things are out of my control?

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Iocainepowder · 21/08/2025 15:45

It can also be quite often the case that they already have someone in mind to hire, but they have to go through the recruitment process anyway.

FancyCatSlave · 21/08/2025 15:40

I interview people a lot. Often it’s not that you did anything wrong, just that someone else was better. Better in a way you couldn’t beat - so it’s not “your fault”.

But they should give feedback.

Whitewallwhiteceiling · 21/08/2025 15:39

I doubt you did anything wrong. The job market is horrific at the moment. I’ve just secured a role after applying for MANY vacancies and only getting to interview twice - I’ve never experienced this before. It seems very much an employers market right now. Please don’t feel discouraged, I’m certain you performed brilliantly even though you weren’t successful. I would certainly contact them to ask for feedback though.

Largeherbivore · 21/08/2025 15:38

I think if you've gone to the effort of a presentation then they should give feedback if you want it. But realistically it isn't going to change anything so move on and start applying for other things.