Do i stand a chance?

Question

I was offered a job a couple of months ago but when i handed in my notice, my current employer talked me round to staying. Now i realised that I have made a mistake. I contacted the company that originally offered me the job and they have agreed to see me again in a week or so. Do you think i have a chance? what sort of things should I be saying in the interview to persuade them that they should still employ me after messing them about. I did phone them up and decline the offer, didn't just not turn up. Also what is the best thing to say in the interview as to why I have changed my mind again? I need to wow this guy at the interview and convince him that I am a sales guy worth having, What would you do. Thanks

Answer 1

You do not need to grovel to the potential new employer. They did choose you after all! You could use this opportunity to bargain for a better deal with the new employer. If you say that you had tendered your resignation with your old employer but they improved your pay/fringe benefits or what ever. The new employer may see that they can get you for a small increase in their offer to you - and that you actively want to work with them rather than trying to remove yourself from your present employer.

Answer 2

If they are giving you a second chance at the position that is a god sign. I would apologize of course and state that you had some customer issues that you wanted to clean up first, in order not to leave with a bad reputation, those have been taken care of and you are now ready to make the change. Or tell them the truth, the company you have been working for offered or talked you into staying and you now believe that was an error on your part.

Answer 3

Employers (especially in sales) see this all the time, so don't let it affect your performance in the interview, just be your able and confident self. If asked, tell the interviewer that you were seen as so valuable to the previous company that they made an extra effort to keep you on. Put that in your own words, of course, so as not to seem arrogant, but try to get that point across. If the question doesn't come up, don't worry about it.

Good luck!

Answer 4

well if you want to win them over and get the job. you have to first of all dress to impress. I mean, a tie and a jacquet, and be on time for the interview, do a firm hand shake thank them for taking the time to see you. look them in the eye, answer all question sample and truthfull. elaborate where needs to ONLY where needs to. keep your hands to your lap when sitting down. no body movement. always have a question when they ask you "do you have any question" like you may say " am I replacing some one else, or was the position already open? who will I report to?, or who is my emmediate supervisor? with salary. you can say that you are flexible. and if ask will you be able to perform the job, answer truthfully that you are the best for the position and that you will give your 100% to contribute to the company any way possible, and that you are adaptable.
when you get the job. send them a thank you note.

Answer 5

You screwed up, be honest and say ' I screwed up' BUT I also learned my lesson.

If you stayed in the job you didn't like for more money I would not bring that up, that really makes you sound foolish and short sighted.

Sometimes you also just have to pay for bad decision, learn from it and look for another job (and don't screw it up when offered)

Answer 6

You need to put a spin on it :-)

Tell them that you wanted to be loyal to your previous employer, but unfortunately it didn't work out.

This tells them that you are loyal to people you work for, which will be a bonus for them.