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What should you do after losing a sports job at the final interview stage?

Getting close and then being rejected is frustrating. Is it worth asking for feedback or staying in touch with the hiring team?

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Yes, but keep the follow-up professional and low-pressure. Thank the team for the process, confirm that you remain interested in the organization and ask whether they can share one or two areas that would make you a stronger candidate in the future. Some employers cannot provide detailed feedback, so do not push if they decline. A final-round candidate has already cleared many filters, which means the relationship can still be valuable. Connect with the people you met, continue building the experience that was missing and apply again when a genuinely suitable role opens.

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