Rejection from company, when do I try again?

Question

Context: I recently was reached out to by a recruiter to speak about an AE position at a unicorn SaaS. Pass phone screening and do not get past the next round. I was extremely discouraged because one, the rejection and two, it was the worst interview I've ever had and my expections were high. (Manager never even asked for my resume nor did recruiter. I was asked about my last 5 years of experience though the position only required 1-2 and I am in my fourth year as an AE. Zero feedback and also completely ignored my "closing". The manager was totally disengaged.)

This company is a top 5 for me and I would ideally like to take another shot. Should I take the interaction with the manager and the interview process as a sign and dodge? Should I even try again? Has anyone been rejected and now working for that company? Trying not to be super discouraged here but also realistic.

TIA

This company is a top 5 for me and I would ideally like to take another shot. Should I take the interaction with the manager and the interview process as a sign and dodge? Should I even try again? Has anyone been rejected and now working for that company? Trying not to be super discouraged here but also realistic.

TIA

Accepted Answer

I recently went through a similar with a disengaged final round. CEO showed up 10 minutes late, on her phone from the road, camera off, and thought I was someone else. I asked her to reschedule for a time when she could pay attention. Her mind was elsewhere. She didn’t want to. That’s the hand I was dealt. Dog shit- but I’m not finished with them.

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You might have been a simple ‘checkbox’ unfortunately and they might have someone pegged internally for the role.  That being said if you want to try again, go for it! What do you have to lose?

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Move on

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If you don't have an internal champion advocating for you - don't pursue it. It won't happen. And the recruiter doesn't count.

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I bet they already had made an offer to another candidate.

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Just like every other prospect... what do you have to lose?

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The first question I'd ask here : Why do you want to try again?

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Just try again with the next jobposting. This is really similar to our job when you think of it

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Move on to the next. That said, you can keep your eyes open for additional opportunities here downroad. This is a rejection for this role at this time. Things may change.

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Unfortunately they may have another candidate in mind

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Rejection from company, when do I try again?

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Rejection from company, when do I try again?

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