The five most common reasons for rejection after the job interview. Applicants often have no influence on the reasons that lead to rejection.

HR managers attach great importance to signaling “appreciation” to the candidate. The real reasons why HR managers reject an application often have nothing to do with you personally, as reports from the job platform Kununu and the ArbeitsABC portal show. If you are not sufficiently prepared, this is a reason for HR managers to issue rejections. A rejection feels particularly bitter if you are left with a good feeling.