Failed telephone interview on a single point should I email?

[Celt]

I've just been told I failed an interview because I didn't give enough detail in one point. Apparently if I had said I devised a plan to deal with the situation then I would have done enough to get through to the final stage, face to face interviews. The other two criteria were very good I was told. Now the problem is I now cant apply for another six months. I feel I was perfectly suited to the role and would have been able to commit to everything they were wanting and genuinely think I would have been able to progress within the company.

How would it be perceived if I was to email explaining that I thought I was well suited to the role and explain why, is there any chance they would reconsider? It would show that I keen on this role, shows initiative, drive, desire to succeed. Or it shows I'm cocky and far too sure of myself after having a poor interview.

Gutted regardless though.

[Bullett]

What have you got to lose?

[toast boy]

As above, you don't really have much to lose. I don't think you'd come across as cocky if you word it correctly. Perhaps just put your point across diplomatically and say that you'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss it further?

[rog007]

As an employer who runs his own assessment centre and someone who supports other employers with their assessment processes, I can say that someone contacting me/us after failing the event (any part, including interview) would not cause a review. With so many applicants there has to be a cut off. Plus, I wouldn't be able to cope if all those who were unsuccessful contacted me again asking for a review. But of course that's just me and those organisations I support. Good luck anyway; and as you say, you can try again in 6 months.

[darreni]

Celt said:

I've just been told I failed an interview because I didn't give enough detail in one point. Apparently if I had said I devised a plan to deal with the situation then I would have done enough to get through to the final stage, face to face interviews. The other two criteria were very good I was told. Now the problem is I now cant apply for another six months. I feel I was perfectly suited to the role and would have been able to commit to everything they were wanting and genuinely think I would have been able to progress within the company.

How would it be perceived if I was to email explaining that I thought I was well suited to the role and explain why, is there any chance they would reconsider? It would show that I keen on this role, shows initiative, drive, desire to succeed. Or it shows I'm cocky and far too sure of myself after having a poor interview.

Gutted regardless though.

I would call or email, have a chat & show you are keen & want to progress.
90% of applicants won't do this, but it can be enough to get you noticed & open communications with someone in a position to call you back in.

I did this many years ago after an interview, expressed some suprise at not being called for a second interview, & just chatted to the chap on the phone.

A few weeks later I got a call asking if I was still interested & then got the job.

I'd say go for it, he who dares Rodney...

[conanius]

Did you go through a recruiter or direct ?

I've had it before when recruiting and agencies just wouldn't accept 'simply not the right fit for the role' and harassed for specifics - the best being one who thought I'd complete a 4 page form. No chance .

That said, it would take guts to go back and fight for it, I think I'd like that if your motivation was spot on ...

[Celt]

Sent an email off. So with a bit of luck I should here back yae or nae at some point. Thanks for the replies.

[JCW]

Go for it. Having been short listed from 470 applications to 7 via telephone interviews/psychometric testing I was told at the last minute my application wouldn't be taken further.

I sent an email outlining my reasons for reviewing the decision and got down to the last two; I didn't get the role but they were certainly impressed by my reasoning and persistence along with an aptitude for the position.

[rog007]

JCW said:

Having been short listed from 470 applications...

Wow! I'd consider a change of career with that amount of competition around; plentiful supply drives down remuneration too. ...is what I'd suggest to my clients.