I finished the final round of a multi-round interview process for a niche consulting firm that consultants exit to. It was the toughest interview process with the highest standards I've experienced, even higher than MBB.

I was just rejected with this email: "we are pursuing candidates with more experience and depth in areas we feel are most critical" despite me applying to a more junior role.

In your exp as an interviewer and interviewee, how true is this feedback? What can I do about it?

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I’d avoid framing things like “consultants exit to” or “even higher”, and be abit more nuanced in your language. It showcases maturity

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Thank you for the feedback! I wasn't aware, and moving forward, I'll be more thoughtful and nuanced in my language. I was frustrated by the circumstances of my interview, and I acknowledge my framing was a mistake.

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