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Getting Rejected for a Job
Whether you like it or not, at some point in your life you may
get rejected. It could be by a by a potential
boyfriend/girlfriend, or by a potential employer. The good news
is there is an upside. The trick is to find out the reason and
use that rejection to your advantage and learn from it. If you
are rejected for a job, call the recruiter to ask for feedback:
" I am aware that you have chosen someone else for the job, but
could you please spend a few minutes to give me some feedbacks
so I can learn how to improve and continue my job search?"
Some common reasons for an employer not hiring an applicant
include:
- Lack of knowledge of field or specialization - doesn't meet
job requirement
- No interest or enthusiasm for the job
- Inability to express him/herself effectively
- Interested ONLY in salary and benefits
- Immaturity
- Critical of past employers
- No confidence - avoid to look in the interviewer's eyes
- Ask no questions or poor questions
- Late for the interview without a good reason
- Want job only for a short time
- Poor appearance (not dressed properly)
- A "know-it-all" attitude
Try to avoid the above pitfalls, and listen carefully when
gathering feedback. Chances are, if you understand why you were
not chosen this time, you can correct your mistakes and improve
your chances of being chosen next time!
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