Thanks for writing this analysis! I agree with a most of it. One other argument I’ve heard for not providing feedback after job applications is that it carries legal risk. What the risk is specifically, I don’t know – perhaps a candidate could sue you for discrimination if you inadvertently choose the wrong words? A way to mitigate this risk is the phrase ‘You didn’t demonstrate… [mastery of Python, facility in calming down angry customers, whatever]’. It avoids making statements about the candidate in general and instead focuses on their behaviour during the application process, which you’ve observed. [1] It can be addition to your points about how to give feedback.
Thanks for writing this analysis! I agree with a most of it. One other argument I’ve heard for not providing feedback after job applications is that it carries legal risk. What the risk is specifically, I don’t know – perhaps a candidate could sue you for discrimination if you inadvertently choose the wrong words? A way to mitigate this risk is the phrase ‘You didn’t demonstrate… [mastery of Python, facility in calming down angry customers, whatever]’. It avoids making statements about the candidate in general and instead focuses on their behaviour during the application process, which you’ve observed. [1] It can be addition to your points about how to give feedback.
[1] https://www.manager-tools.com/2013/07/you-did-not-demonstrate-part-1-hall-fame-guidance