turning interview failure into a job offer: 10 tips
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Turn Interview Failure into a
Job Offer
So you landed another job interview…
CONTRATS!
Understand
Red Flags (and how to explain them)
Boooooo.
…but you don’t seem to be very good at getting an offer.
All this interview failure is really starting to get you down…
…and you suspect your inner frown has something to do
with why you continue to fail at interviews.
(p.s. It does).
It’s time you stopped this vicious cycle.
No Job
Bummed Out
Sabotage Next Interview
If you’re leaving a trail of failed interviews behind you…
it’s time to hit pause.
Failed Interviews are a
HUGE opportunity!
Here’s Why
Ace the Next Interview!
Failed Interview
Reflect, Learn & Improve
Here’s How (You’ll want to do this before your next interview)
Don’t Overthink
It.
1
Rejection is Embarrassing(it happens)
“When it comes to the job interview there’s no use in
crying over spilled milk!”
So stop wondering:“Was it something I said?”
So stop wondering:“Was my handshake awkward?”
So stop wondering:“Was I wearing too much
perfume?”
So stop wondering:“Too little deodorant?”
What’s done is done. Focus on the big picture.
Do Ask for
Feedback
2
This will help you avoid overthinking it too much.
It will also give you some idea of where you’re messing up.
Once you know where you’re messing up focus on improvement.
Don’t Read Between
the Lines
3
Trust the hiring manager’s feedback.
(They’re not all out to get you).
If they tell you:
“We found someone more
qualified.”
…they probably did.
Trust that the interviewer knows the company and role well enough to make this decision.
And be glad they had your best interest in mind.
(You don’t want to work where you aren’t a fit).
Don’t Ignore
Positive Feedback
4
Indulge in it.
(You deserve it)!
Hone in on your positive traits and play them up in your next interview.
If one interviewer liked these things, there’s a good chance another one will too!
You’ll start to feel better
Don’t Ignore Verbal
& Non-Verbal
Communication
5
What You say &
How You Say It
Sends a message to the interviewer
about you.
93%
of what we say is non-verbal
You might be sending all sorts of messages without knowing it!
Record yourself delivering some common interview
answers.
Don’t forget to listen back.
Look out for a lot of “ummms” or shaky tone.
Do Regain Your
Confidence
6
Go to a lot of networking events.
Talk about your area of expertise.
You’ll start to feel more comfortable talking about this stuff.
Comfortable Talking =Confidence
Booster
You’ll also benefit from the networking.
It’s a win win situation.
Do Work on
Your Nerves
7
Practice getting in the zone…
…before you’re in the zone.
PauseBreathe
Visualize
SUCCESS
Do Practice Practice Practice
8
Practice Makes Perfect
Do it every day.
Spend extra time on the tricky questions.
Know Your
Interviewer
9
You might be getting spooked by interacting with someone you’ve just met.
Do your homework & get to know them in advance.
Anonymous Snooping Recommended
Do Reward Your
Progress
10
NEWSFLASH
Just because you didn’t get the job, doesn’t make you
a failure.
It’s probably not the right job for you.
Something better awaits.
Give yourself a pat on the back and keep moving forward.