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Posted by: Nancy Alcalde
I'd like to share an interview expirience I recently had. I arrived 3 minutes before my scheduled time. Met with the VP for an Admin position assisting the VP and other Sales team members. The interview went very well. I also met with the CEO, HR manager and fellow staff members. In total it was a two hour interview. I felt confident that I would be the one otherwise why would I meet so many and be there that long. I was asked to call back the following Monday. I did and received no response. I sent an email that Wednesday in which I was told they had not made a decision yet. Followed up again the following Monday, still no response. In essence, two weeks went by with no response. It's seems pretty obvious that I did not get the job, however, I would of appreciated a solid answer either way. Lesson: a good interview does not guarantee you the position your applying for.
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Posted by: Cathy W
Thank you for this article. What I am finding out is this. Companies are holding onto your resume and will contact you even if it is close to 2 - 3 months down the road. I have been told that I am overqualified over and over again yet I am still Positive in my job search and willing to start out at the bottom of the ladder working my way up if needed. Don't give up, when the time is right it will happen! I have found my ideal position yet waiting to hear if I am hired.
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Posted by: Amy Chesterson
Thanks for the useful info.
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Posted by: Steven Sklivas
I recently had an interview with a prominent pharmaceutical company. On several occasions the "Director Of Distributions" mentioned that I was what he was looking for, "your maturity and skill set is perfect for the position", and "I need someone who is not afraid to make a decision." When asked about Continious Improvement, I replied and he was shaking his head and again said this is what I need! I'm telling myself I nailed this one. I left confident and secure that this was the one. Later that week I received an e-mail indicating that they were impressed with my experience and achievements but have decided not to go with my canditure. However they would like to keep my CV on file.
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Posted by: Kim Johnson
Yes this was a very helpful article, but I must say I am getting very frustrated and downright depressed by the constant let down after even interviewing for so many job/career positions! I have had a couple of interviews after putting out maybe more than 100 resumes recently. After the interview I feel confident about everything, I ask all of the right questions, I watch my posture, I am the constant professional. I am starting to feel inadequate, like I'm just not good enough anymore, and I have all the education you would think one would need. I put on a face of confidence throughout the interview purposely, but inside I know I really have doubts that it will go anywhere beyond the actual interview. Is there some kind of counseling for those of us who have been on this constant job hunt? Or is everyone just dealing with let downs the best way they know how? I don't want to cry anymore about it. I just want to get it! A job that is!Peace and Prosperity
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Posted by: Ingrid Phillips
This is good advice and comments, I have an interview with coming up and this article helped. Good luck people.
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Posted by: Manuel Vera
Great article. Will help in my upcoming interview this week. Thanks.
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Posted by: Tamika Cope
I recently went on a three part two day interviewing process. After the second interview I asked the Administrator when they hoped to make a decision and I was told that they decided to open the application pool and that a lot of people are interested in working for this company and that gives them the ability to pick the crem de la crem. I never got a time frame as to when they were going to make a decision. It's been two months from the time I inquired about the position to the of the actual interview and still no answer. I feel my calls are being dodged. I just want to know if the position has been filled or not. Is that too much to ask!
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Posted by: Kris Gabril
This is important information, that I previously applied. I think my personal problem is the "do not seem desperate". It so happens that my interviews last several hours (4-8!), and I meet anywhere from 5 to 13 (!) people, and I also have to do a 45' presentation; it is really difficult not to slip in a "desperate" comment.
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Posted by: Charlotte Williams
Patrick Boyd, I've experienced that recently & turns out there was negative, incorrect info on my background check. Often employers will not contact you to tell you they were later turned off by something on your resume or background check. I suggest, if you don't already, know what potential employers see about you.
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Posted by: Matthew Swagler
I agree with this article. I showed up 20 minutes early for my last interview, only because I didn't realize exactly how long it was actually going to take to get to my appointment. Double check the distance to your interview, and always count on traffic problems.
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Posted by: Mary Schwartz
Thank you for the very interesting information. I will try it on my next interview.
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Posted by: Paul Ebelhack
I'm sure we've all had strange interviews. Last year I interviewed with an international auto aftermarket company from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM for a Senior Credit Analyst. We ended the meeting all ready for an offer. Three days later I was told a friend of the Asst Manager lost her job and they gave MY position to her! Be prepared for anything these days.
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Posted by: Sean Willson
For Patrick; I would assume from the status change on their website that your resume has been zero filed. This is unfortunate but common. In this situation it is best, I have found, to just move on and let it go. Dwelling on previous attempts at employment does no one any good. It just leads to brooding and eventually depression and the attitude of, "Why bother even looking?" Best of luck to you in your search. Keep your chin up.
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Posted by: Henrietta
Excellent advice.
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Posted by: Malefo Mapula
Thanks, I have a hope your advice will work for me.
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Posted by: Puma Shoes
Thank you for getting the time to article this. You nailed it in the head by stating that the a win-win scenario for any firm is when a customer’s wants are met.
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Posted by: Patrick Boyd
I did a telephone interview with a major retailers' recruiter. She started off by telling me that this position wasn't really in her portfolio and someone else would be forwarding any information to the company. I thought this was strange. I answered all of the questions with enthusiasm. At the end of the interview, which only lasted 6 or 7 minutes, she said "It sounds like you have everything the company is looking for." She told me that someone would be getting back to me soon about the next steps in the interview process. About a week later after hearing nothing, I looked on their web site where my status, to my surprise, changed from "being interviewed" to "no longer being considered." What would you folks do in this situation? I can't get anybody at the company to return my calls. HELP!
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Posted by: Della
For Kathleen Hughes; yes you are correct when you say a "strange interview"... however, be lucky that you are not working for someone as unprofessional as that. Also, I want to share my experience. I recently went to a local Job Fair and as I introduced myself and asked if they had any open positions in my field (HR), the person replied "You mean you want my job"....I was so shocked at such an unprofessional reply. The same day as I was asking another company (at the job fair) if they had any open position in my field, the person replied" No, I'm not planning on going anywhere anytime soon"! I could not believe what I was hearing from these so called Recruiters or professionals. Still I am positive, because I know I am much more professional then they are. Good luck to all.
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Posted by: Wanda Lee
The article and comments are extremely helpful during this downfall in our economy. I would like to share a similar experience and would appreciate your feedback. I took an early buy-out as an Executive and was offered a position as Program Specialist at Lake City Community College. I went for the first interview and was contacted to report to the Director and Vice President for the second. The interviews went well according the feedback and two weeks later I was informed that the pool wasn’t large enough and my information would remain on file. I have several degrees and my previous staff was 1,500 employees and I was responsible for the entire infrastructure.
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Posted by: Donna Nehme
Your suggestions for interviewing are right on target.One question I have is how do you take a person that is interviewing you who cannot look you in the eye directly? I have had this to happen on a couple of interviews particularly from men. I was very professional and dressed appropriately so I don't know what the problem was.
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Posted by: Amy
For Kathleen Hughes: I am so sorry that you had to go through that (dealing with an unprofessional, and you wasting your time) but that is what's happening now. I went on a interview with Saperstein and Associates. After I arrived the female I interviewed with told me "We really can cross train one of our people we have now." "I just wanted to meet you to make sure you didn't have two heads." Companies are playing games and wasting people's time because they know that a lot of people are out of work and they can do things like that and get away with it.
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Posted by: Steve Mazzella
Kathleen:It's too hard to try and interpret that situation, and know what was really going on with her. It's unfortunate, but consider yourself very lucky. If this is how they act and treat potential employees during the hiring process, imagine what it might be like actually working there. You were given all the info you need about them as a potential employer and can now make an informed decision NOT to pursue them.
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Posted by: Michael Sinon
Thank you for this article! I am actually going on an interview at 12:00 today. I have been out of work for a year now. I have over 20 years experience as an Executive Chef, but still it has been difficult finding employment. I am going to use this article as a tool to get this job! Thanks again!
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Posted by: Danielle
I have a question related to desperation and the chances of getting a job. I have been told by some that being employed while looking and interviewing for another job is seen as a strength and makes one look better. I began applying for jobs 9 months ago, while employed and got very few interviews. I have since quit my job due to a horrible boss that I could not tolerate any longer after the 9 months and although I have not secured a job yet, I have had more interviews scheduled since I now show that I am no longer employed. Any thoughts?
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Posted by: Kathleen Hughes
I would like to share a strange interview situation. I was contacted for an interview with a Financial Planning company for an Admin Asst. I arrived ten minutes early and checked in. Now I spoke with this person over the phone a few days earlier and she said she would like to meet with me. As I sat, waiting, she comes out and gave me the head to toe look over and asks am I so and so. I responded yes and she hurriedly said she was not feeling well and had to leave but would contact me to reschedule. I wished her well and left. Gave her a few days and following week called her office, no call back. Did it a second time, same thing. Now I drove all the way to Bellevue for a $9.hr job and I find her manner rude and unprofessional. I'm of mixed race, fairly attractive I feel and dressed very professionally. I'm interested in how YOU would view this situation.
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Posted by: Bulus Gambo
Thank you for this article, it will help me a lot in my future interviews and until am employed once again.
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Posted by: David Anandzi
This is exactly what i need for my interview Tomorrow. With this I feel hired already.You know what,I'll just print this.Thank You.
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Posted by: Upendra Topiwala
In your last paragraph about "asking for the Job", isn't that premature...? You are jumping the gun here.
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Posted by: Alex
Great article, and very timely. Looking for a job in these hard economic times is indeed a full time job in itself. Having been downsized myself and on the job market for the last six months, these were tips I can take to heart and really use. Thanks!
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Posted by: Wilson T. Rivera
Thanks for writing this article I tend to show up early for these interviews thinking It will make me look responsible.
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Posted by: Valentino Martinez
Let's not confuse desperate with eager. Desperate is tense and fidgety; eager is energetic but calm and controlled; desperate is begging, e.g. "I'll do anything"; eager is passionate about customers and job performance, e.g., "I'm excited about this opportunity and look forward to hearing your decision. I know I mesh well with a team of people who expect quality results and satisfied, loyal customers";Desperate babbles and rushes their responses with almost painful expressions; eager responds logically with an even pace and smiles a lot.Listen to questions from the interviewer, rephrase if you have to get clarity, and respond accordingly. If you don't know something job related, admit it but then add, "I have had to adapt to past jobs that also had 'such and such' which I was unfamiliar with but mastered it fairly quickly."Above all, keep an even cadence to you voice responses; don't fold your arms and keep good eye contact by blinking and not staring. Staring can suddenly become intense and scary.At the end of the interview, after your questions--ask for the job. It reminds the interviewer that you're impressed with the company and the opportunity and are ready to go to work for them (you can say as much). If you don't ask for the job, they can assume you don't want the job.
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Posted by: Darryl Phillips
very valid information
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Posted by: Cathy Miller
Your article above was very helpful, as I believe that's the mistake I've been making while interviewing. Your correct it's not easy going on an interview when you feel so desperate.
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Posted by: anand
This article is really helpful during this recession period, where most of the people laid off and searching for a new job.
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