Please i recently interviewed for a big firm , got to final stage interview and later received a rejection . i had previously looked up my interviewers ( 4 people ) on Linkedin and found them. is it a good idea to send them a connection request? i am really disappointed and pained as i had envisioned myself in the role already.
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  • RACHEL SHIBALIRA

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    It definitely isn’t about you not being good enough. A lot of times, organizations already have someone they’re leaning toward internally, and they... still interview very strong external candidates to validate or “sanitize” the process. Sometimes candidates like you actually raise the bar for the process rather than fall short of it.

    And yes — it’s completely okay to send them a LinkedIn connection request, especially if you keep it professional and gracious. You don’t need to mention the disappointment in detail. A simple note thanking them for their time and saying you appreciated the conversations is enough. You never know what future opportunities or referrals may come from maintaining that connection
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  • Yes I'd send them a 'follow'. You need the feedback on why you didn't get hired, but you need a relationship with them first.

  • Im so sorry to hear that GOD will open a BIGGER door for you!

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  • It definitely isn’t about you not being good enough. A lot of times, organizations already have someone they’re leaning toward internally, and they... still interview very strong external candidates to validate or “sanitize” the process. Sometimes candidates like you actually raise the bar for the process rather than fall short of it.

    And yes — it’s completely okay to send them a LinkedIn connection request, especially if you keep it professional and gracious. You don’t need to mention the disappointment in detail. A simple note thanking them for their time and saying you appreciated the conversations is enough. You never know what future opportunities or referrals may come from maintaining that connection
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  • Its professionally ok to make follow up while accepting the out come of the interview in good faith.Youwill then learn areas to improve upon.Keeo... doing mock interviews with mock experts just keep up to date. more

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  • I will tell you that I started to write the hr personally and get feedback, and ask them where you either did good or what you can work on and take it... with you to your next interview, good luck.  more

  • I also faced the same. Morever , they failed even give evaluation report. This issue needs to be taken up with employers.

  • You can contact them for future considerations! But continue to apply to other companies while leveling up your general skills!

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  • Maybe I could coach you for success. I would do this gratis just to be part of your launch. Don’t give up!!