2007-03-20 04:31:42 · 3 answers · asked by That Girl! 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The answer depends on your field, but one thing I would consider is how you heard about the jobs you interviewed for. Were you referred by a friend or colleague? Did you read about it in an ad? Were you referred by a headhunter or employment agency? How you learned of the job could make a big difference.
Having connections within an organziation can help your odds tremendously. You may have been brilliant in the interview, but if another candidate had a friend within the organization with a connection to the hiring manager, then you got the shaft... didn't really even have the chance. But human resources in many companies (in the U.S.) to interview several candidates before making an offer to someone (even when the hiring manager says from the get go, "I have someone who would be perfect for this job.")
My advice is to start networking - HARD. Meet people who work in organizations or the profession where you'd like to work. And don't forget the people you've already interviewed with. They could become a very useful part of your network, especially if you've gotten good feedback from them. Use them to meet more people!
Getting the job (and money) you want can take a lot of "hustle." Best wishes!
2007-03-20 04:45:55 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked the folks you interviewed with for feedback as to why you didn't get the job? They are probably your best source of info.
It is a competitive job market right now so not getting a job after three interviews should not cause too much heartburn. Keep trying and one of those interviews will pay off.
2007-03-20 11:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the feedback in future interviews. not unusual to take a while to get a job, just keep trying and don't get discouraged.
2007-03-20 11:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by jim06744 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋