I applied for a job at a competing firm. Partner interview went great. On the next call they told me they liked me but I don’t have enough experience yet, said to keep in touch and told me what kind of projects to try and get staffed on. Are rejection calls a common thing? Or are they being sincere?

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I’d say a call like that is sincere. Never hurts to keep that connection.

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Getting real feedback is always sincere, it’s not like they’re trying to sabotage you haha.

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Hard to find the real feedback these days

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Rejection calls with hr are common, if the partner reached out that’s less common from my experience.

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It was from HR but I connected with the partner on linked in? Idk lol

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Typically there are no rejection "calls". They send you an email and say you are great but we moved on with other candidates who are a better fit. This seems like a genuine recommendation to help groom you into a better candidate.

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It only helps them to give you feedback if they think they can hire you later. I'd look at it as positive.

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Guess is there are two candidates they really liked but can only pick one. They probably hope to keep you as back up if something happens.

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