Chapter 13: Dealing with Disappointment

Only applicants who have trouble getting interviews should take time to follow up on rejection notices with a phone call.

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After interviewing a list of candidates and offering the job to one or more of them, employers delete the list of candidates. If a new position opens up, it’s easier to repost the job than use the list of candidates previously interviewed.

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If you ask an interviewer for advice on how to improve your interview performance after you have received a rejection notice, you will be considered weak and to be lacking self-confidence.

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To maintain a good attitude and high self-esteem, evaluate and follow up only after interviews that were positive experiences.

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If you are not getting interviews, reduce the number of sources you are using to find leads and concentrate on using Monster and Craigslist.

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If you aren’t getting interviews, it might be time to ask your Career Network contacts to give you feedback on your resume.

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Interviewers believe that when a candidate says negative things about their current employer, it shows the candidate is emotionally ready to switch to a new company.

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After an unsuccessful interview, it is acceptable to

• ask the interviewer to evaluate your interview performance.

• ask the interviewer for a referral to another department or organization.

• apply for other jobs in the same organization.

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• all of the above

if you get a rejection notice after an interview

• call the human resources departments and demand an explanation.

• call the interviewer and ask for an evaluation of your qualifications and interview skills.

After an unsuccessful interview, use your Facebook account to

• warn other job seekers about the organization’s bad hiring practices.

• write a positive status update about your interview experience.