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My understanding is that the legal departments at companies require interviewers not provide reasons for not making the hire, so as to not inadvertently expose the company to hiring malpractice lawsuits.

A decision will be completely legitimate and within the bounds of fair practice, and the rejected interview candidate could still bring a case against the company, costing time and lawyer fees.

Also, from a practical standpoint, should the interviewer see 50 candidates for a position, it's a full-time job just writing the "this is why we didn't pick you" letters.



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