Give honest and specific feedback. Candidates don't want vague responses, they want to hear why they didn't qualify for the job. Avoid legal issues. ... Be genuine.

If you've received no response after a job interview (and you didn't hear back even after you followed up on your job application), it's safe to assume that you didn't get the position and should keep interviewing with other companies.

Even though feedback is not legally required, if you were not hired for the job after participating in an interview process, you can ask for feedback and it's generally a good idea to do so.

Asking for feedback after an interview can show you which aspects of your application were most successful and what you could improve. Because interviews can be nerve-wracking, you may not notice every detail of your interview.

Share what they did well in the interview and what it seems they are good at. Your compliments here should be genuine and not feel forced. Give specific examples and encourage them to continue to develop those strengths.

Employers are not legally required to give candidates feedback. But those that do enhance their reputation as an employer who take candidates seriously. It makes people feel their time and effort was valued and makes it likelier they will reapply for roles in the future or recommend the company to others.

Thank them for their time in the interview. Explain that you're following up on your interview - remember to be specific about the job, mentioning the job title and interview date. Restate your interest in the position and say you're keen to hear about next steps.

Write notes on the interview question sheet. ... Revisit and add to your notes after a few hours. ... Review the job description in relation to the candidate's qualifications. ... Take additional notes about whether a candidate reflected role requirements. ... Compile your notes into a cohesive document.