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Interview feedback email templates

Copy and paste these professionally written templates to request interview feedback from recruiters. Updated for 2026.

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Standard rejection follow-up
Subject line
Thank you — quick feedback question
Email body
Dear [Recruiter Name], Thank you for letting me know about the outcome of my application for the [Role Title] position at [Company]. I really appreciated the opportunity to interview and learn more about the team. I would be grateful if you could share any feedback on my interview performance — even a few sentences would be genuinely helpful as I continue my search. Thank you again for your time. Best regards, [Your Name]
After final round rejection
Subject line
Feedback request — [Role Title] interview
Email body
Hi [Name], Thank you for taking the time to inform me of the decision regarding the [Role Title] role. I really enjoyed the interview process and the conversations with your team. Going through multiple rounds, I invested significant time in this opportunity and would value any feedback you are able to share about where I could improve. I completely understand if time doesn't allow for a detailed response — even a few bullet points would be incredibly useful. Thank you, [Your Name]
Short and direct
Subject line
One quick question about my application
Email body
Hi [Name], Thank you for the update on the [Role] position. Would you be able to share one or two pieces of feedback on my interview performance? It would really help me improve for future roles. I appreciate your time. [Your Name]
After phone screen rejection
Subject line
Quick follow-up on my application
Email body
Hi [Name], Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me. Would you be able to share what I could have done differently? Even one specific point would be very useful as I continue my search. Many thanks, [Your Name]
5-day follow-up reminder
Subject line
Re: Feedback request — [Role Title]
Email body
Hi [Name], Just a quick follow-up on the feedback request I sent last week regarding my [Role Title] interview. Totally understand if time doesn't allow — I just wanted to make sure my message didn't get lost. Thanks again, [Your Name]
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