Rejected After Interview - Now What? Forum

[Anonymous User]

Just got a rejection phone call from my dream firm that I interviewed at and had a call-back interview. Any advice on anything I should do now? Email or call anyone at the firm to thank them? Or do I just do nothing and simply wait until another position becomes available and apply again?

[jbiresq]

Just got a rejection phone call from my dream firm that I interviewed at and had a call-back interview. Any advice on anything I should do now? Email or call anyone at the firm to thank them? Or do I just do nothing and simply wait until another position becomes available and apply again?

Is this for a 1L SA? If it is you can definitely ask if they would talk to you again in the summer about a 2L SA position. Also ask if they can give you interview feedback.

If it's not for a 1L SA just move on.

[Anonymous User]

Just got a rejection phone call from my dream firm that I interviewed at and had a call-back interview. Any advice on anything I should do now? Email or call anyone at the firm to thank them? Or do I just do nothing and simply wait until another position becomes available and apply again?

Did anyone do anything above and beyond the typical hiring process for which you should thank them?
If someone went out of their way for you, such as a partner getting you the interview, someone in HR giving you inside information on cutoffs or the hiring process, or anyone who advised on how to prep for a particular interviewer, then you absolutely should thank them, via email, phone, or even hallmark, depending on the circumstances.

If it's general run-of-the-mill hiring, it's up to you, but I wouldn't bother. I did thank everyone for their time at the conclusion of any interview I had.

[Anonymous User]

OP here. It was for a first year associate position. An attorney that used to work there helped me get my foot in the door and I've already thanked him. Guess it's just time to move on...