Re:What’s the best feedback you got when you DIDN’T get the ...
by JSeymourATL on Wednesday November 23, 2016 @01:09PM
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> But you’re left wondering, “What did I do wrong?”
Understand that you may not have done anything wrong at all.
Even if the hiring executive is a seasoned pro in evaluating and assessing prospective talent-- the interview process can be very subjective. He's trying to scorecard a number of strong competitors for the role. All of the finalists could likely do the job successfully. It can make the final hiring decision a very tough call.
As a candidate -- an area to probe just before finishing the interview, ask the hiring executive if they have any concerns or reservations about your skills/experience as it relates to their decision criteria. This is your chance to uncover and address any possible objections. Here's a Forbes take on this > http://www.forbes.com/sites/crossingborders/2012/04/25/the-r...
Understand that you may not have done anything wrong at all.
Even if the hiring executive is a seasoned pro in evaluating and assessing prospective talent-- the interview process can be very subjective. He's trying to scorecard a number of strong competitors for the role. All of the finalists could likely do the job successfully. It can make the final hiring decision a very tough call.
As a candidate -- an area to probe just before finishing the interview, ask the hiring executive if they have any concerns or reservations about your skills/experience as it relates to their decision criteria. This is your chance to uncover and address any possible objections. Here's a Forbes take on this > http://www.forbes.com/sites/crossingborders/2012/04/25/the-r...