Lack of feedback following job interviews for HRBP roles

Hello,

I'd welcome any comments / observations on how companies feedback to candidates following an interview for HR roles and how you can engage with a company when they fail to notify you of an outcome or provide any meaningful feedback.

Is it just me but I sense that organisations are becoming more and more adverse to giving feedback?  Either through fear of legal challenge (subject access request / ET) or simply don't want a difficult conversation. It is somewhat embarrassing for us as an HR profession, where we are seen not to "walk the talk" and where we role model behaviours based on company values of transparency and honesty.

I have recently attended selection processes where I've had to push really hard for an outcome and feedback (and that was after a three stage process) or where simply companies do not even inform you of an outcome. These have been for large organisations in both Public and Private sector where there are clear recruitment processes in place. 

Can I ask what are people's experiences?

Do we just shrug our shoulders and say "well that's how it is" or is there a constructive way to challenge these behaviours and receive some useful feedback.

Many thanks, 

Mark. 

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  • Hi Mark, as you can see from these excellent replies you, unfortunately, are not alone. One thing you may want to consider is asking in advance at your interview for some feedback, perhaps say to the panel/person interviewing that you'd really appreciate a few minutes with someone to discuss how everything went since you would find it beneficial should you not receive an offer. At least you've drawn it to their attention which may make it slightly harder for them not to play ball. And as for not being notified about the final outcome - I was interviewed for a job back in April 2011 and I'm still waiting to hear if I was successful in spite of chasing them. Somehow I just think it wasn't my lucky day, don't you??!?!? :-D
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  • Hi Mark, as you can see from these excellent replies you, unfortunately, are not alone. One thing you may want to consider is asking in advance at your interview for some feedback, perhaps say to the panel/person interviewing that you'd really appreciate a few minutes with someone to discuss how everything went since you would find it beneficial should you not receive an offer. At least you've drawn it to their attention which may make it slightly harder for them not to play ball. And as for not being notified about the final outcome - I was interviewed for a job back in April 2011 and I'm still waiting to hear if I was successful in spite of chasing them. Somehow I just think it wasn't my lucky day, don't you??!?!? :-D
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