Didnt get the job Heres how to get feedback and learn why.

Didnt get the job Heres how to get feedback and learn why.Didnt get the job Heres how to get feedback and learn why.There are no further steps for you.That statement, in its many forms, is the last thing many professionals hear during theinterview process. There is only one job opening and the company has seen many candidates. But actually, there is one more step for you - gettingfeedback.The first nugget of advice for getting that coveted feedback?Dont start at the end of the process.Gary Bender, Founder CEO ofThe CFO Solution, a peer-to-peer networking and best practices repository for private company finance leaders, believes that laying the groundwork for powerful guidance begins with your behavior.Good cover letters, good resumes andproper follow-upwill lead to better behavior by the employer, especially if you can establish expectations in early in the interview process.During your interviews, you should always ask for thecompanys next steps, their decision and their communic ations process. Reminded Bender, when you promptly follow-up with each interviewer, confirm your interest or if there are open issues bring them up. Be sure to highlight your transferable successes and remind them of the timeline they provided and confirm that you look forward to their follow-up by that date.Impeccable behavior and follow-up lay the ground work, but you will still have to ask forfeedback. Kyle Boze, a former recruiter turned teacher, suggests that youframe your ask as a quest for mentorship or guidance from the hiring manager. Bozes template starts with gratitude, follows-up with respect, flattery and shared empathyFirst, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to interview me for your titleposition. I appreciated the time, and after hearing about the role, I believe its one of the best out there.I completely respect your decision to go in another direction and wish you the absolute best in your search. I would ask (if possible), would you mind sharing with me any feedback (good and bad) about my resume, interview, etc? I would love feedback from an industry veteran like yourself and believe your guidance would be incredibly beneficial to me landing a position like this with another company.If the company is unwilling, it is important to remember thatbusinesses do not have to justify a no decision. That said, there is an incentive for organizations to provide meaningful assistance- bottom line results. By treating candidates well, our reputation welches stellar, which saves money on recruiting, improves the quality of hires, and increases retention, recalled Bender. I have a very simple mantra if you took the time toresearchand apply to me, I should have the courtesy to acknowledge and reply. Email response takes less than one minute.The CFO Solutions process for declining a candidate is to promptly provide a status update, close out the file and provide feedback if appropriate. Bender has gone further, like providing referrals to candidates that werent right for his needs but were a good fit for other companies hes connected to. Bender advised, You always have to be sensitive to lawyers desire to sue, but feedback can be given and maybe even a suggestion or two.For more than 30 years, Hollis Gonerka Bart, principal of her eponymouslaw firm, has advised, counseled and represented international brands, family offices and private companies on best practices for identifying and hiring employees. Feedback can be a positive catalyst for a debunked candidate and can be relatively risk-free for companies, if it focuses on things the person can change, such as resume typos, personal presentation, and experiential gaps, she said. These are all legitimate business reasons for deciding to take a pass on a candidate. Clearly, no decision should ever be based on a persons protected characteristics, such as gender, age, race, etc., becausediscrimination lawsapply with equal force to the interview process.Finally, its important torem ember its just one persons opinionWhen my colleagues share some unexpected or negative hiring news, I always ask if they respected the person, the business and the process. If the answer is an honest no, then why care? If its coming from thoughtful leaders like Bender, Boze or Bart, then it makes sense to care. Correct what you can and consider paying it forward when it is your turn.- This article originally appeared on FairygodbossAt Fairygodboss, our mission is to help you create the best career for your life. Weve helped over a million women do this by crowdsourcing hard-to-ask information about job flexibility, salaries, work-life balance, maternity leave policies and whether women are promoted fairly in their companies and departments. Come see our free job reviews and career advice