Want Feedback From Employers Go Jump Off A Cliff, Says SHRM

Want Feedback From Employers Go Jump Off A Cliff, Says SHRM I saw this article posted by a friend on Facebook, who I wont name because I dont want said friend to catch any heat from SHRM because of my response to this article. Its titled Rejecting Candidates: What should an employer tell a candidate who is not selected for the position? The bottom line is that the author, and really SHRM (because its published on a SHRM site), endorse the idea of not giving real (or any) feedback to candidates who arent hired. Reading the article, there are several points that I agree with (like, the communication an employer has with a candidate can impact that candidate as far as future applications, or being a customer (TRUE!), and there are a few points that are really disappointing (like, giving feedback just opens you up for litigation and arguing and career counseling, so its better to not give any feedback (Im sure thats all true, but wheres the heart, man??). The point of my post this morning is to share what HR professionals are being taught/fed, and how they think about job seekers and the process. Its important to understand how they think, so that you can adjust your communication and expectations accordingly.  So, go read this short article hopefully it helps you as you move forward towards your next gig.  And heaven forbid the people who perpetuate this advice get caught up in all the negative downside of it when they are in a job search. Want Feedback From Employers Go Jump Off A Cliff, Says SHRM I saw this article posted by a friend on Facebook, who I wont name because I dont want said friend to catch any heat from SHRM because of my response to this article. Its titled Rejecting Candidates: What should an employer tell a candidate who is not selected for the position? The bottom line is that the author, and really SHRM (because its published on a SHRM site), endorse the idea of not giving real (or any) feedback to candidates who arent hired. Reading the article, there are several points that I agree with (like, the communication an employer has with a candidate can impact that candidate as far as future applications, or being a customer (TRUE!), and there are a few points that are really disappointing (like, giving feedback just opens you up for litigation and arguing and career counseling, so its better to not give any feedback (Im sure thats all true, but wheres the heart, man??). The point of my post this morning is to share what HR professionals are being taught/fed, and how they think about job seekers and the process. Its important to understand how they think, so that you can adjust your communication and expectations accordingly.  So, go read this short article hopefully it helps you as you move forward towards your next gig.  And heaven forbid the people who perpetuate this advice get caught up in all the negative downside of it when they are in a job search.