Darrin Malone

Account Executive at Paychex

Is it wrong to ask for an answer?

I have applied at over 40 companies so far while seeking an SDR role at a different company. I have gotten back 3 responses like this....

"Hi Darrin,

Thank you for your recent application for a position at monday.com.

After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that we've decided to move forward with other candidates at this time.

We will keep you in mind and reach out should a relevant opportunity open up. Things move fast here and our needs are constantly changing; please don't hesitate to apply in the future.

Thank you, and best of luck!

monday.com"

Q: Is it wrong of me to reach out and figure out why I have gotten 3 rejections? I am certainly "qualified" for these roles.

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sketchysales

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Sales Manager

No harm in trying, maybe dont expect anything but you might hit lucky.

Word it in a way that you arent begging them to reconsider, just say you have had a few similar responses but feel you are qualified and want to know if there is something wrong in your approach. Might hit a human the otherside.

Account Executive

Thank you! I am not even really trying to get them to change their minds or reconsider. I do actually want to know what it is about the awesome cover letter, the resume, and the personalized linkedin message to the recruiter that turned them off if anything so that I can fix it for the next one! Great advice! Thank you!

Sunbunny31

Politicker

Sr Sales Executive 🐰

I really like this approach. Hopefully it will work.

CuriousFox

WR Officer

🦊

Please let us know what happens. 👀🍿

Account Executive

Will do!

Kosta_Konfucius

Politicker

Sales Rep

Unfortunately there is a high likely hood they didn't review your application since they already found someone. And that email was automated so responding might not get a response. But nothing bad will happen if you reply, so might as well.

If you have a relationship with a recruiter, always ask for advice throughout the process and after since they will almost always help out.

If you are actively looking make sure to "Actively Looking" on the jobs tab here and "Open to new opportunities" on LinkedIn.
Also, I would go through ALL of your past recruiter linkedin messages and ping them if they are hiring if you like the company. Who knows maybe they are?

Account Executive

Thank you!

antiASKHOLE

Tycoon

Bravado's Resident Asshole

I say that you should always ask. Whether it be a rejection for a job or a deal that gets turned down.

Account Executive

Yes... we do learn as SDRs wait for at least 3 "no"s

Diablo

Politicker

Sr. AE

No harm in asking not sure if you would get response though

braintank

Politicker

Enterprise Account Executive

Maybe your resume stinks?

Account Executive

nah

RandyLahey

Politicker

Account Executive

You are absolutely justified in asking for further explanation; getting said explanation however is a different story.

Account Executive

Thanks for the confidence booster!

Wellss

Tycoon

Channel sales

It's totally fair to reach out & ask why! Keep in mind, they might not actually take the time to give you meaningful feedback & could say something generic. But if you do hear something solid back, then it will just be more helpful in the long run

Gasty

Notable Contributor

War Room Community Manager

This is what I sent to a hiring manager a year back on LinkedIn, and got a detailed response within an hour.

ps: welcome to the War room, Darrin! A quick piece of advice: there's a chance you're doing mass-reachouts to recruiters and companies, which is why your response rate is pretty low. Maybe you'd want to change that and narrow your company search down?

punishedlad

Tycoon

Business Development Team Lead

It certainly doesn't hurt to ask. Be genuine and take the approach that @sketchysalesoutlined. Don't pose it as asking for reconsideration, just asking for feedback so you can better yourself. Odds are they won't give much feedback, but sometimes you'll get a friendly hiring manager who's willing to provide it.

Maximas

Tycoon

Senior Sales Executive

Sure thing ,I would definitely do this if I were you as it would help you identifying that missing loop that could be something common you didn't find out yet!Once knowing it and working on it, it would certainly convert you from a 99 to a 100% fit for the roles!
Go for it Bud👍

Account Executive

Yeah! Thats what I wanted to hear!

TennisandSales

Politicker

Head Of Sales

is it wrong? no.
is it going to help you?....also no.

Pachacuti

Politicker

They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy

You can try but I wouldn’t expect much. Too much liability and there’s probably no real reason other than you were rejected by the ATS.

WheelofCheese

Opinionated

Sales Executive

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with reaching out in the context of “helpful feedback” as you consider opportunities moving forward. Some may respond, some may not. Either way, if you word your email appropriately, there is nothing wrong with asking for some helpful feedback as a professional courtesy.

AnchorPoint

Politicker

Business Coach

What do you have to lose?

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