Some companies refuse to discuss that on principle as a way to protect themselve...

jbk · on March 29, 2011

Sure, some of them don't, but then I don't want to work with such kind of companies...

And, sure, I don't take it personally :D I just don't like this behavior.

I didn't ask for details, just a general idea.

I've done a fair deal of job interviews, in order to get this kind of feedback and improve my skills; and Google was the only one that was that little polite on the feedback (even MS was nicer)

They didn't even say: "we can't tell you because of general policy or because of fear of lawsuit"...

waqf · on March 29, 2011

Since they doubtless treat everyone that way, I guess you're technically correct that it shouldn't be taken personally.

But the fact that it's only "[s]ome companies" that do that still suggests that it's rude and unprofessional behavior.

wahnfrieden · on March 29, 2011

I only said "some" because I can't speak authoritatively on that, but I suspect it's the overwhelming majority.

tedunangst · on March 29, 2011

In my experience, it's not some. It's all.

jbk · on March 30, 2011

In my experience, Google was the only one.