Finding out you weren’t chosen for a job is always a bit of a letdown — even if you weren’t sure you wanted it in the first place. After taking the time to interview with a company, it never feels good to know the hiring manager decided another candidate was a better fit.
Instead of becoming discouraged and viewing the experience as a waste of energy, consider it a valuable learning opportunity. Reflect on what when wrong, so you can refine your strategy for next time. Use these tips to learn from your mistakes and move on.
Refine Your Sales Pitch
If you don’t have a solid grasp of your strengths, consider this a wake-up call. Interviewers want you to sell yourself. If you’re not sure why you should be hired, you can’t expect them to take a chance on you. Sharpen your sales pitch before embarking on another interview.
Ask Better Questions
Preparing answers for questions the interviewer asks is only part of the process. To make a great impression, arrive with a list of pointed, in-depth inquiries. This shows you’re truly interested in the job and want to learn as much about it as possible. This is the problem if your questions mainly cover salary and vacation time.
Keep Your Ego in Check
There’s a fine line between confidence and arrogance, and crossing it is a detrimental mistake. No one wants to hire a cocky candidate with a giant ego, so remain humble throughout the interview. Show gratitude to the hiring manager for taking the time to meet with you and behave in a respectful manner to everyone you meet — from the receptionist to the department intern.
Don’t Get Ahead of Yourself.
It’s always exciting to leave a job interview feeling like you nailed it; however, assuming you’ll receive an offer only sets you up for disappointment. Being hopeful you’ll get the job is great, but don’t start telling people it’s a sure thing until it is.
Every Job Isn’t the Right Fit.
In addition to choosing the candidate with the sharpest skills, hiring managers also seek the perfect cultural fit. Different people thrive in various work environments, so it’s possible the company just isn’t the right place for you. Consider yourself lucky the interviewer realized this upfront, so you didn’t have to waste time in a job you’d quickly grow to hate.
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