[header] How to understand why you didn't get a job [title] Stay calm when hearing the news. [step] After hearing you did not get the job, you may feel angry or upset. It may be tough, but letting your emotions get the best of you will not help you understand why you didn't get the job. 
It will also not help you learn what you should do when you apply for other jobs. [substeps] If you are speaking to the employer over the phone, it may also be a turnoff if you start crying or yelling.