At one point or another, almost everyone who is searching for their next job, has experienced a time when everything seemed to go well. Your resume seemed to match the experience and qualifications outlined in qualifications for the position. The interviews were positive, and you seemed to make a great case for why you would be the ideal candidate for the job. You came away from the interview feeling that you seriously had a chance to obtain this position. Only you don’t. You don’t get a call back or you get a call back and the answer is “We decided to go with another candidate.”
There can be several reasons why you didn’t get this job. One way to find out is to ask the hiring manager directly. Give them a call or an email and thank them for their time and the opportunity to interview with them. Thank them for letting you know that you did not get the position. This is not always the case. Many interviews come and go without any indication from the hiring manager or recruiter that you did not get the position. Ask them if they are willing to discuss any feedback or provide insight that could help you to do better in future interviews.
Remember to keep your tone positive and grateful for their time and any feedback they share with you. They don’t have to take time out of their day to help you find your next job. And, if another position opens up in the future, a positive interaction at this point could help put you in the running for the next open position in the company for which you could be the perfect fit!
Tips for this conversation:
Don’t try to change their mind or be defensive. Keep in mind you are looking for feedback on why you didn’t get the job so you can present yourself more effectively in your next interview.
Stay Positive. Even when it turns out that you were not the best candidate for the job, it is still an opportunity to hone your interview skills and practice presenting yourself as a reliable and capable candidate that will be a benefit to the department and the company! Even if there is no feedback offered, you still got the experience of a practicing your interview skills that will help you in your future interview opportunities.
No matter the outcome of the interview, you are one step closer to obtaining your next position!
Tina and Becky at Mission Possible Employment Services are registered and approved employment counselors through the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program. They are always willing to work with you in honing your interview skills as well as any other questions regarding your job search as a part of your participation in the Ticket Program.
‘Til next time,
Becky
Source: TTW Blog 4/2021
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