[audieleon]

As a hiring manager in a large company, I can tell you that most of the people you are interviewing with aren't being actively rude, they are overwhelmed.

If I took the time to contact all the people I passed on to give them an explanation, it would consume more time than I can afford. The people making the decision to hire are - usually - the ones with the most to do.

The safest bet is to consider any lack of communication a "no." Personally, if I want to hire someone, I make the offer on the same day I interview them. Any company worth your time should do the same.

On a side note, you should make a habit of giving and getting business cards from your interviewers - particularly the decision maker. Also, turn the interview around if you can. Your talents are worth a good company. Make THEM SELL YOU on their job. Don't take a stance of hope. Make sure they leave the interview knowing you are the right person, and the question is "will YOU accept their offer?"

Good luck!

[dudul]

Such a depressing post. So the poor lad who spent his time to come interview doesn't deserve you to spent, literally 2 minutes sending him a rejection email?

People are so self absorbed nowadays. You can't even find the time to at least thank someone for their time (and we're talking many hours here, and probably money to commute to your office) and wish them good luck.

Surprised to see you on HN mister overwhelmed.

[6d0debc071]

> If I took the time to contact all the people I passed on to give them an explanation, it would consume more time than I can afford.

Maybe so, but a mail merge to say something to the effect of,

'Dear X,

Thankyou for taking the time to interview. On this occassion another candidate was a better fit, but we invite you to reapply if you see something you like in the future and wish you the best of luck finding suitable employment.

Kind regards, Y'

Takes a few minutes.

[designml]

Thanks! Yes I am starting to understand thats how it works. Job hunting is a lot similar to selling. If I as a person (or product) is able to be 'wanted', I can be hired faster.