I had an interview, i thought it went well but must int of cuz i didnt get the job! Why?

Question

I thought i said everything right! They asked me Wha would you be doing if u werent here-i answered with "filling out more applications to continue searching, and be involved in more sports. They did most of the talking but all my answers were EXELLENT.....well i thought so anyways so did my mom but i guess not! Y dont you think i got the job?

Answer 1

Because maybe God has another plan for you sweetie maybe on the next job you get you could meet your husband and you never know why things happen the way that to do until this thing happens and then your like ooh that is why I did not get that job at that other company because maybe thery are going out of busneiss in a year and they know that you need to work for a longer time than just a temp job. Don't beat yourself in the head it was there lost not yours and it will get better just pray for guidence and ask God to lead you to the right appilcation and you will find a good job. I hopes that helps.

Answer 2

There are so many reason why someone does not get the job they applied, interviewed or even feel that they were perfectly suited for. I interview and have interviewed hundreds of perspective candidates for many-a-job. Sometimes they seem over qualified, and sometimes they seem under qualified. Did you make sure to study up on the company you were interviewing with and make sure you were ready for answering questions that specifically pertained to the job? One thing that I have found to be a turn-off during interviews is the cut-to-the-chase question regarding pay. I usually do not like to hear that question until a second or return interview or a conversation on the phone after wards. I am more comfortable hearing that question come up if I am prodding for an idea of where you currently are salary-wise, so I can determine if you may or may not take an offer based on what I have to offer. But let me tell you - sometimes the interviewer is just not in the mood and it blows your interview no matter what, that's why I like to be prepared for all interviews and select only people I believe that will be well-suited for the job. Chin up - I am sure you will find what you are looking for... just keep looking.

BTW: One great way to learn if you did or did not do anyting wrong is to call after and ask what you may have done during the interview to not get hired, or if there was a specific reason they passed on you... sometimes there is no reason, just someone is better, or cheaper...sometimes they pick up on something you do, or did, without realizing and can shead light on that for you.

Answer 3

It is possible to have an excellent interview and still not get hired...unfortunately! Don't be discouraged though, especially because the reason you didn't get hired is probably not because YOU did anything WRONG, just that your competition for the position was stiff. You may not have had the type or length of experience they were looking for in an employee. It is summertime, and a lot of people, especially young people are looking for jobs so competition can be pretty fierce. Also remember that there is ALWAYS something you COULD improve upon, so try to see if there is anything that could have been stronger for an interview next time. In addition, it is not rude at all to call and politely ask why you didn't get hired. This may ease your mind, because most employers will be happy to tell you why you didn't get the job, and if there's something you could change for the next interview. By taking this initiative you may be pleasantly surprised by their response- they may ask you back for a second interview or ask you to reapply in a month or so! Good luck, if you didn't get hired, it just wasn't meant to be!

Answer 4

The best way of finding out, and this is also a great way of building rapport with the same company just in case another comes up, is:

1. Call them and say you had an interview, you didn't get the job. You would love to find out why because it will help you for the future and be able to work on the things the company felt I might have needed work on.

So call and say, "I had an inteview with your company, and the interviewee was___. I didn't get the job but I would really appreciate any information on the reason why. It would really help focus on what I need to work on. Thanks."

Now, you can either call or write a letter. I've done that before when I didn't have my own business. I was in an interview, I didn't get the job, so I called, they told me why. Then two month later another job in same company came up and I applied.

Because I build a rapport due to the call I made and they saw I was serious about self development, well, that was it. I got the job.

Now, it could be anything but call or write. It will help you and it will show that you really want to succeed. Hope that helps.

Answer 5

It could be one of a thousand reasons. Someone else may have had more experience, you may have been overqualified, your personality may not have been what they were looking for, ect.

For instance, if you came across as someone very outgoing and energetic, but the office environment is low key and requires little to no social interaction, that could be an issue...or vice versa.

Also, if an employer thinks you're overqualified, they'll hire someone with less experience to insure they won't up and leave in six months. Denial of a job, is not always a negative reflection.

only the interviewer knows for sure. Without knowing the type of job you applied for, and type of questions which were asked, there is no way anyone, other than the interviewer, would know for sure.

Answer 6

Sometimes, companies interview a number of people to show that they have been looking for someone, but they really want to hire a specific person. In order to make it look good, they just call people for interviews and waste your time. Happened to all of us! Don't give up! Try to see if you can get an interview where someone knows you from before. Connections are worth millions. Even if you don't have anyone, I am sure you will soon have a job!
Best of luck!!

Answer 7

When I used to interview people at my old job, I didn't particularly want people who were too much into sports. Our business was mostly evenings and weekends, and if someone was on a lot of teams I would worry they would take a lot of time off for the sports. I needed them for those times.

You first impression may not have been professional enough. No gum, well groomed, well spoken, polite, confident.

Did you have someone professional look over your resumé? Perhaps you have spelling mistakes.

A firm handshake always get you noticed.

Answer 8

They may have had a salary in mind and you were too expensive for them. A better candidate interviewed after you. There could be a myriad of reasons. Those are only a couple of possibilities.

One thing to remember after interviewing is to send a follow-up thank you type letter reiterating what was discussed. I'd let it go, and focus on another possibility. Good luck.

Answer 9

Because you were looking for a job not a career. The statement you gave made me feel you are willing to work anywhere; not that you are interested in working for me. In the future if you are asked a question like that simply say something like you have been looking to work for this company for a while as it is a major player in the industry you are in. If you weren't working for them you would find what areas you need to improve on so the next time an opportunity presents itself for you you will be a natural fit.

Answer 10

If I was interviewing I wouldnt have liked that you said you would just be filling out more apps cause it shows that its not like you were really interested but rather that you just wasnted a job, not a CAREER with them. Sorry! Good luck in future ones!