have a good idea of the company culture. You should also know the job description and your CV like the back of your hand and be prepared to draw direct comparisons between the two. Have a think about whether you could have put more effort into any of these points.
Phone a friend
Find someone you trust and ask them to role- play the interview with you. The key here is to listen to the feedback from your friend and not become defensive. They may comment on general points, such as whether you were specific enough in your responses, whether you came across as well-prepared or not, or didn’t come across as enthusiastic enough. If you know someone who has interviewed for a job before, they would naturally be the best person to ask and try to behave as closely as possible as you would in a real interview.
Ask the agency One of the most helpful aspects of using an
agency to find a new job is that you will often get feedback on your performance at interview. The employer will feed back to your consultant and you can get the information from them. They will also be able to advise you on how to improve on any areas that need improvement. points with which you don’t agree. At the end of
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the day, they are the middleman in the situation. Ultimately, the consultant is there to get you a job, so don’t get on their bad side!
Ask the company The problem with getting feedback on your
performance at interview is that rarely will an interviewer agree to speak directly with you about how the meeting went. However, this doesn’t mean that it is impossible to get feedback directly from the recruiting company; just difficult.
The easiest way to get feedback from the
employer (and the way which may be the least awkward for you) is when they contact you to tell you they aren’t interested. If you don’t get a call or email, which is likely, you will just have to bite the bullet and contact them. The best person to talk to will be the person who first invited you in for an interview, especially if you’ve built up a rapport with them. If you’re contacting them, you will need to play it very
carefully. as coming across as
aggressive or over-pushy may jeopardise any future applications you make to them.
What to ask Write down a list of constructive questions
beforehand, as it is easy to come across as confrontational in a situation like this. Good
questions include ones based on “how could I improve for next time?” Ask what your weaker areas were, or
whether they have any specific interviewing advice for you. Don’t take this as an opportunity to question directly why you weren’t hired, though.
Start with a phrase such as, “I’m always
trying to improve. Can you share any feedback with me about my interviewing skills?” Emailing rather than calling is probably the best way of avoiding coming across as pushy.
The truth may hurt When you’re asking for feedback from an
interview, you should clearly be prepared for the truth no matter how bitter a pill it is to swallow.
The important thing is, no matter from whom you seek advice, whether it is a friend, the recruiter or a consultant, thank them for taking the time to help you improve your skills. Sometimes the gaps in your technique will be obvious and you should take measures to fill them, but you will have to be prepared for the fact that often there isn’t simply one thing that led to you being turned down, but a combination of factors.
Maybe you didn’t do anything wrong, but
there was a candidate who was just, at the end of the day, better than you. The only thing you can do in these situations is to pick yourself up and try again.
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