Just received a rejection email from one of my dream companies. The recruiter asked if I have any follow up questions. Besides asking what can I do better in my interview, what else would you ask? I want to make this experience as educational as possible.

Thanks in advance!

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Ask the timeframe to apply again

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This is great! I’ll definitely ask. Thank you!

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I would ask them what were the qualifications that you met and didn't meet?

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Thanks for clarifying, I appreciate it :) will definitely ask!

Ask about openings for similar / related teams and whether you can get fast-tracked as a candidate there

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Makes sense - thank you both for your suggestions!

No large company is going to provide feedback. I feel like they just put that to be nice…

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It's maybe not the norm but I've gotten pretty good feedback from a few.

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Any feedback from the interviewers?

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Thanks for your suggestion!

It’s ok OP. You would crack it in the next go. Sending good thoughts and positivity towards you.

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Thank you for your well wishes :)

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Ask if they have ever placed a candidate there and what do they think the company saw In that candidate.

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I’ve never been able to get feedback from a followup email. I don’t even bother at this point and just move on

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I just interviewed for a job today. And I'm nervous because I don't think I clicked with the hiring manager. She just got on and started asking her questions. Wasn't reciprocating the same enthusiasm I was giving. Didn't feel like I had a chance. Did my best though. Spent days researching the company and the product and where they have opportunities 😟😣😔😔

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Don’t forget that you’re interviewing the hiring manager as well… it sounds like you would not have a good working experience there…

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Ask what's missing for me from candidates that moved on

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agree with the others + any experience gaps you could address

Thanks for the great suggestion! Is the experience gap question an opportunity for them to pull you back into the candidate pool?

Ask what skills they look in for the role you interviewed

Are there any other positions that you feel might be a better fit?

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