How to kindly request the best interview feedback

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The GDPR gives individuals the “right to be informed”. You practice it every day by hastily getting rid of yet another “consent for cookies” banner.
▶ But there are also other rights - for access, rectification, deletion - which can be pro-actively exercised. For instance, some people request to download\delete ALL their account info from social networks, travel websites, etc.

▶ But here is another tip:
A while ago I applied for a job and have had four interviews (+ HR call) after which followed an automated rejection email. And further no reply to my kind request for feedback.
I contacted the company’s data protection office and requested all information they have about me regarding this encounter. After a month I received a zip file with the most comprehensive and useful feedback ever. Split by interviewer\stage, redacted, but with obvious references to the competences and topics discussed. Really top-level diligence on their side despite smth was broken in the hiring process.

▶ This will work with big and small companies as far as you are a resident of the EU. The only downside is that companies with no formal hiring process can send back only your resume.pdf back.

P.S. Try a browser extension “I still don’t care about cookies”, changes your life for the best.
P.S.S. “Rewrite with AI” button converts a personal anecdote in conversational tone into a lifeless, verbose cookbook article. It also conveniently drops these last two sentences. 🙄

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