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I didn't get the job, is there any point trying to ask them to reconsider?

22 replies

Fabrina · 25/08/2022 18:04

I went for a job I thought I would be perfect for, got through three rounds of interviews including a case study and presentation.

I was told that the next stage would basically be letting me know if I had got it or not.

I really thought I was in with a chance.

I've just had the email to say unfortunately they aren't able to offer me the position that they feel that "right now they need someone with more experience who can hit the ground running"

This is a junior position and I know I wasn't as experienced as they wanted, but I'm eager to learn and ready hoped they would give me a chance.

They also added in the email that there may be an opportunity for me with the company in the future once I've developed my skills further.

Do you think there is any point in asking them to give me a chance and offering to do a unpaid trial or another case study.
I so desperately wanted it job, it was exactly what I was looking for and they were so complimentary in my last interview.

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Liverpudlian78 · 25/08/2022 18:06

dont do it. you will show exactly why you need more experience. you also need to show you can accept the company's word. It's their decision

Octomore · 25/08/2022 18:06

They will have offered it to someone else though?

I'm sorry, but better luck next time.

Singleandproud · 25/08/2022 18:06

Don't beg, but you could ask if they would offer work experience if you don't have other commitments, or ask for feedback on exactly what you need to do to be successful in future.

JanglyBeads · 25/08/2022 18:08

Have they offered verbal feedback, that would explain in more detail why they didn't select you?

Do you already work in the industry?

MrsWooster · 25/08/2022 18:11

Rather than asking for a trial, etc, thank them for the opportunity that the interview has given you, how it’s helped you realise the areas that you can and will improve.
Acknowledge your ‘need to develop your skills further’ and suggest you’d welcome the opportunity to do this within their company, should any other positions become available, as you know you have a great deal to offer the company and felt a real connection with their aims etc ( eg, eg).
Yes, it’s still a ‘beg’ but it puts a value in yourself above an intern /unpaid trial.

PinkFrogss · 25/08/2022 18:12

Don’t do it OP, you’ll embarrass and devalue yourself and put them off hiring you in future

girlmom21 · 25/08/2022 18:14

I wouldn't ask them to reconsider. There was a better candidate. I would ask them to let you know if there's an opportunity for an apprenticeship or an internship if it's something you can afford to do.

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Fabrina · 25/08/2022 18:15

I work in a related industry, but this would be a career pivot for me,
but it's something I've been training and doing courses for in my spare time for over a year, and found a way to use it in my current job to an extent.

From the email they did give feedback and said they really liked me and would like me to apply again in the future once I had developed my skills more.

It's just so disappointing, I went through three interviews and did the case study and presentation, I really thought I had a chance.

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Original poster
Fabrina · 25/08/2022 18:16

MrsWooster · 25/08/2022 18:11

Rather than asking for a trial, etc, thank them for the opportunity that the interview has given you, how it’s helped you realise the areas that you can and will improve.
Acknowledge your ‘need to develop your skills further’ and suggest you’d welcome the opportunity to do this within their company, should any other positions become available, as you know you have a great deal to offer the company and felt a real connection with their aims etc ( eg, eg).
Yes, it’s still a ‘beg’ but it puts a value in yourself above an intern /unpaid trial.

That's an amazing reply. Thank you so much.

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yousexybugger · 25/08/2022 18:24

Ok, thank them for the opportunity, and say you'd be happy for them to bear you in mind for future positions, or request a call for more detailed feedback.

However, don't say these things: you know you have a great deal to offer the company and felt a real connection with their aims etc ( eg, eg) this is presumptuous and would have irritated me as a hiring manager. I get the gist, but don't word it like that.

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Fabrina · 25/08/2022 19:11

How does this sound?

I would like to start by thanking you for the opportunity that this interview process has given me,
It certainly helped me realise the areas that I can and will improve on.
I have already made a start at working on those area after the meeting on Tuesday, as the constructive criticism I received really helped me see exactly what I needed to focus on improving.

I am enthusiastic about developing my skills further and I would very much welcome the opportunity to do this within your company, should any other positions become available I would really appreciate if you would keep in mind for them.

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Metabigot · 25/08/2022 20:07

Fabrina · 25/08/2022 19:11

How does this sound?

I would like to start by thanking you for the opportunity that this interview process has given me,
It certainly helped me realise the areas that I can and will improve on.
I have already made a start at working on those area after the meeting on Tuesday, as the constructive criticism I received really helped me see exactly what I needed to focus on improving.

I am enthusiastic about developing my skills further and I would very much welcome the opportunity to do this within your company, should any other positions become available I would really appreciate if you would keep in mind for them.

Honestly? Sounds a bit needy particularly the mention oc making a start on working on these after Tuesday. They dont need to know that level of detail and as a hiring manager I'd find it a big cringe.

I'd make it more succinct.

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Fabrina · 25/08/2022 20:14

Ok I will cut that bit out. Thanks

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LaraLei · 25/08/2022 20:20

As a hiring manager, these messages would just go to HR and I would never see them. Not sure if it is the same in this company, but most have HR departments who deal with screening and feedback. I would just look out for positions being advertised again.

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Fabrina · 25/08/2022 20:57

LaraLei · 25/08/2022 20:20

As a hiring manager, these messages would just go to HR and I would never see them. Not sure if it is the same in this company, but most have HR departments who deal with screening and feedback. I would just look out for positions being advertised again.

I've had a lot of contact with the head of the team throughout the interview process, they emailed me the rejection themselves and said to get in contact if I had any questions, so I'm not concerned about my reply just being bumped elsewhere and ignored.

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mattressspring · 25/08/2022 21:05

I would step back and accept the decision. The waffly email you have put together doesn't make you look good. I don't mean it makes you look bad, just that it doesn't do anything positive for you at all.

Metabigot · 25/08/2022 21:10

I feel your pain OP. I've had the 'try again in the future ' rejection message and you probably did come close but ultimately they have made a choice not to offer. They'll probably forget all about the vacancy, and you, now its filled and turn their focus to the successful candidate.

By all means keep an eye out for future vacancies but I wouldn't expect much more from them. They have your details if I'm wrong!

FirstFallopians · 25/08/2022 21:18

LaraLei · 25/08/2022 20:20

As a hiring manager, these messages would just go to HR and I would never see them. Not sure if it is the same in this company, but most have HR departments who deal with screening and feedback. I would just look out for positions being advertised again.

Yes- I work in HR and send and receive all the interview correspondence. In my organisation, the hiring manager wouldn’t see your response unless the circumstances were exceptional. I rarely get a response back from a unsuccessful at interview letter, and when I do it’s generally “Thanks for letting me know, can I get some feedback?”

It’s great that they’ve proactively given you useful feedback. At least you’ve learnt where your gaps are for your next application.

However, the part about them welcoming a future application sounds like it may be a standard template response- I have something similar in my stock unsuccessful letters. I wouldn’t read into that.

I know it’s absolutely gutting given the effort you’ve put into the process, but there will be other jobs.

Dust yourself off, develop the areas you know you need more experience in and keep your eye out for another opportunity- another one absolutely will come up!

Starseeking · 26/08/2022 01:30

Fabrina · 25/08/2022 19:11

How does this sound?

I would like to start by thanking you for the opportunity that this interview process has given me,
It certainly helped me realise the areas that I can and will improve on.
I have already made a start at working on those area after the meeting on Tuesday, as the constructive criticism I received really helped me see exactly what I needed to focus on improving.

I am enthusiastic about developing my skills further and I would very much welcome the opportunity to do this within your company, should any other positions become available I would really appreciate if you would keep in mind for them.

It's far too wordy. I'd keep it short and sweet, something like:

Thank you for your feedback; I will continue developing my skills in x area.^

Should any similar roles arise in future, I would be interested in discussing them further.^

^Best wishes,
Fabrina^

yousexybugger · 26/08/2022 08:54

Far too waffly and lickarsey, use StarSeeker 's example instead.

Runwalkskijump · 26/08/2022 08:56

and said to get in contact if I had any questions, so I'm not concerned about my reply just being bumped elsewhere and ignored.

Sorry, but that is a standard reply.

poetryandwine · 26/08/2022 12:18

I also understand your pain, OP, and I’m sorry.

@Starseeking has improved your message a lot. Hers is businesslike where even your improved one sounded a bit needy.

Good luck to you.

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