Oftentimes job seekers tell me that they are very disappointed that they spent time and effort applying and interviewing for what appeared to be the perfect job opportunity for them and they could almost guarantee that the job was theirs, only to find that they never hear from that company again; not even to say “you did horrible in the interview therefore we will be throwing your resume out”. My suggestion is that job seekers should always try to learn from every experience. The first action step is to leave a message or send an email to the Recruiter or Hiring Manager asking for constructive feedback on the interview. Steer away from negative and confrontational words in this message because your goal is to elicit a response opposed to your message being sent into a junk folder. Not only will their response provide you with valuable advice to use in future interviews you are also laying the foundation for a potential new addition to your professional network.
It is always possible that you simply were not chosen because someone else was willing to accept less money or was able to start working sooner than you. It could have been that the manager decided to promote an internal applicant instead of hiring externally. Of course in any of these instances common decency leads you to believe that you should have at least been contacted about the fact that you are no longer being considered. However the unfortunate consequence of advanced technology and increasing demands on employees to do more with less (people and money) is that recruiters and hiring managers may not have time to close the loop with everyone they were initially considering.
Don’t take it personal because this is the nature of today’s hiring world. Even the best organized companies with extensive follow up practices may let a few applicants slip between the cracks. Find the positive in this situation by learning what you can from it, even if you never receive constructive feedback from the recruiter or hiring manager, and using it to help you in the future. Each interview helps you improve your skills and become more comfortable in future interviews.
Coach Kenya 