No engineer has ever sued because of constructive post-interview feedback (blog.interviewing.io)

Article summary

The article discusses the importance of providing constructive feedback to candidates after technical interviews, citing benefits such as improved candidate experience and increased likelihood of successful hires. However, many companies are hesitant to provide feedback due to fear of litigation or defensive candidate backlash. The author argues that this fear is unfounded, citing a lack of evidence of lawsuits related to post-interview feedback. The article also provides guidance on how to deliver constructive feedback effectively.

Main themes

• post-interview feedback
• litigation risk
• candidate experience
• company responsibility
• anonymous reviews
• business transactions
• communication and respect

What commenters say

• Some commenters question the article's claim that no one has ever sued over post-interview feedback, suggesting that settled cases may not be publicly known.
• Others argue that the risk of litigation is not the only reason companies may be hesitant to provide feedback, citing concerns about candidate backlash and the potential for feedback to be misinterpreted.
• A few commenters share personal anecdotes about receiving or providing feedback, highlighting the importance of clear and respectful communication.
• There is disagreement about the value of anonymous review platforms like Glassdoor, with some seeing them as a useful tool for candidates to research companies and others viewing them as susceptible to manipulation and bias.
• Some commenters believe that companies have a responsibility to provide feedback to candidates as a matter of respect and professionalism, while others see it as a business transaction with no obligation to provide feedback.
• The potential consequences of providing feedback, such as the risk of a candidate contesting the feedback or going on a social media rampage, are also discussed.
• The trade-off between the time and resources required to provide feedback and the potential benefits to the company and candidate is debated.