Why Didn t I Get The Job
f you're like most of us, A person won't get a good or bad
you've been on many job feeling about you personally from
interviews in your life and the resume. It's once you meet in
haven't been offered a job after person that the chemistry factor
each one. You might have thought starts to kick in.
you did really well during the
interview and that the person you What do I mean when I say
spoke with really liked you. A chemistry? It's that feeling a
few weeks later you get a person gets about another person,
standardized “Dear John” letter whether good or bad. Sometimes a
in the mail, or perhaps you never person will have a strong first
hear from the company again. You impression about someone without
might be a bit confused as to why taking the time to get to know
you didn't get the job. If you them. This has probably happened
have the nerve, you might contact to you. You meet someone and
the interviewer and ask him/her there's just something about them
why you weren't hired, but that you didn't like. You can't
chances are good you wouldn't get put your finger on it, but you
the real reason why you weren't know that you don't want to
offered the job. associate with this person. It
has nothing to do with their
So what are some of the reasons background, job, skills or even
why you might not get a job? The themselves. You just get a bad
first reason (and probably the feeling. Chemistry isn't just the
biggest reason why someone initial impression. Maybe after
doesn't get a job) is the talking with you the interviewer
chemistry between you and the determines you aren't a good fit
interviewer. Your resume is just for the company or the
a piece of paper, a tool to get department. For example, you
you in the door to the interview. might come across as shy in the
interview but the person who does the salary range but makes you
this job needs to be outgoing. ineligible for consideration.
It's safer to state what your
A bad attitude can also be a current salary is and that you
reason for rejection. Someone who would need to consider the costs
is cocky or arrogant in an of benefits before you could give
interview can make a poor your required salary. Would you
impression with an interviewer. want to miss out on the career
Confidence in your skills and opportunity of a lifetime for
abilities is good in an interview $250?
– just don't go overboard. A bad
attitude about former employers Making a poor personal appearance
or co-workers can also be a is also a reason a candidate is
reason you are rejected. If rejected for a job. Take the time
you're bad mouthing your current and get a nice outfit ready for
employer there's nothing to stop the interview. You don't need to
you from bad mouthing this go out and buy a new outfit. Make
company if you get the job. sure the clothes you wear are
clean, neat and appropriate for
Your salary can also be a reason an interview. Whether you like it
for rejection. Chances are good or not, a professional appearance
that you'll be asked what salary goes a long way to making a
you want to make. If you throw positive impression on an
out a number you can price interviewer. Don't let your
yourself out of the job. Many appearance be the reason you hear
companies have established salary “no” after an interview.
ranges that can't be adjusted no
matter the person or position. Not being prepared for the
You might say a number that is interview is also a mistake. Make
only a few hundred dollars over the effort to learn about the
company and develop a few are easy enough to verify. Be
questions to ask the interviewer. truthful on the application and
There are some standard interview on your resume.
questions that you're bound to be
asked like “Tell me about There are some steps you can take
yourself” or “What are your that will prevent you from being
greatest accomplishments”. Get rejected from a job, while some
some answers prepared to let the times the reason you don't get a
interviewer know you cared enough job has nothing to do with you.
about this opportunity to prepare There's nothing you can do if a
for the interview. company hires a candidate that is
more qualified or that has a
Finally, lying on an application cheaper salary requirement. Do
or your resume is also a reason what you can to prepare for each
for rejection. Don't lie about and every interview and you will
your skills or previous have a better chance of success
employers. These type of things in your next job interview.
About the Author:
Katie is the owner of http://www.onlinecareerinfo.com where you can learn more about Career Advice and Interview Tips.
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