When a hiring manager calls you to tell you that you didn't get the job, what is the best way to respond gracefully?

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“I appreciate you taking the time to tell me directly”.

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One time I had the hiring manager called and delivered the bad news, but he hung around and talked for a while. I had the feeling he had been overruled in the hiring decision.

I would ask for feedback, respectfully.

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