Interview Feedback Request Template

Help me request feedback after being rejected from an interview.

**Company:** {{COMPANY_NAME}}
**Position:** {{POSITION}}
**Stage Rejected At:** {{REJECTION_STAGE}}
**Contact Person:** {{CONTACT_NAME}} ({{CONTACT_ROLE}})
**Rejection Method:** {{REJECTION_METHOD}} (email, call, etc.)

**How Long Since Rejection:** {{TIME_SINCE}}

**Specific Areas I Want Feedback On:**
{{FEEDBACK_AREAS}}

**My Genuine Interest in Improving:**
{{IMPROVEMENT_MOTIVATION}}

Please create:

**1. Email Request Template**
Professional email requesting feedback:
- Subject line
- Gracious opening
- Specific feedback request
- Easy for them to respond
- Appropriate closing

**2. Phone Script**
If following up by phone:
- Opening lines
- How to make the request
- Questions to ask
- Handling reluctance

**3. What to Ask For**
Specific, answerable questions:
- Skill gaps identified
- Interview performance notes
- Comparison to selected candidate
- Areas for development

**4. What NOT to Ask**
Avoiding inappropriate requests:
- Why you specifically
- Detailed candidate comparisons
- Argumentative follow-ups
- Emotional appeals

**5. Handling Different Responses**
- If they provide detailed feedback
- If they give vague feedback
- If they decline to comment
- If they don't respond

**6. Maintaining the Relationship**
- For future opportunities
- Networking despite rejection
- Professional follow-up
- LinkedIn connection approach

**7. Action Plan Template**
What to do with feedback:
- How to process honestly
- Identifying patterns
- Creating improvement plan
- Tracking progress