How to Respond to a Rejection Email

By Starla Sampaco for Harvard Business Review

Summary. When you receive a rejection notification from a recruiter or hiring manager, always follow up with a thank-you note.

  • This message should express your gratitude for the manager’s time, state your interest in being considered for future opportunities, and ask for feedback on how you can improve
  • Not every hiring manager will respond, and that’s ok. Even one hiring manager’s advice can help you improve your chances of getting hired the next time you apply for a similar job or internship.
  • You can also use this strategy when you apply for scholarships, fellowships, training programs, award competitions, and leadership programs.

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By Fredrick D. Walker
Fredrick D. Walker Career Design Advisor