What’s the best feedback you got when you DIDN’T get the job?

Re:What’s the best feedback you got when you DIDN’T get the ... by kafkaesq on Tuesday November 22, 2016 @09:00PM (#13019346)

Very early in my career: "We're a hard-core CS shop, and don't want to break that mold."

Fair enough.

Somewhat later, after blabbing too much about math: "We think this job would be too boring for you."

Memo to self: don't blab about math, unless they ask.

In sum virtually any feedback is great, as long as it's honest, and doesn't beat around the bush.

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Re:What’s the best feedback you got when you DIDN’T get the ... by bbcbasic on Wednesday November 23, 2016 @02:18AM (#13020780)

Please do blab about math. If you can't be yourself and show off your strengths then the job isn't for you IMO.

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Re:What’s the best feedback you got when you DIDN’T get the ... by kafkaesq on Wednesday November 23, 2016 @02:29PM (#13025104)

Ideally, yes. Sometimes, though, you just need to pay the rent. That's the sucky part.

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