Disappointment – how do you feel when you dont get an interview?
Aug 25
Business interview, job 1 Comment
First, don’t get me wrong. I love my current job. My colleagues are amazing. My bosses are incredible. I can dress comfortably when I come to work and I enjoy being in a web 2.0 style team-oriented enviroment. I come to work every day and I work as hard as I can, I leave everything on the table and I always will. My only problem with the job is that there isn’t much room for growth. It is in essence and Account Management (Sales) position. And while I love this opportunity, I’d like to get into some sort of management position.
I haven’t yet applied for any jobs, but recently I was contacted by a recruiter about a Jr Project Manager position for an Interactive Ad Agency in Dallas, Tx. I was completely stoked. This was totally my calling. I worked very hard for days optimizing my resume to fit the needs I thought they were looking for. I was genuinely excited at the prospect of being able to interview with the company.
Anyway, long story short – the Ad agency decided I had too much programming experience. Which is completely obsurd. I know for a fact that I was qualified for this position. This was my position! It would have given me an opportunity to lead and advance in an environment I could thrive and excel in.
Well, I didn’t know what to do, so I sent the companies HR department and e-mail asking for a more detailed response as to why I wasn’t even considered for an interview.
Am I expecting a response? No.
Were my attempts futile? Probably…
Did I do the right thing? I don’t know… what do you think? I need some opinions. what is your point of view?
Here are some things to keep in mind when you dont get an interview.
1. Review your resume. -
was your resume specific to the job you were applying for? It is always a good idea to have multiple resumes. Concentrate on your different strengths depending what position you’re applying for.
2. Review the position. -
were you underqualified or overqualified for the position you were applying for? Frequently, even though you think you may be the right person for the job, there is a chance that you may have been looking at the job with blinders. Often times, we think we are qualified even if we may not be. Sometimes, we are overqualified and employers may not be interested in paying the amount necessary.
3. Don’t Concentrate too much on one job. -
Don’t ever put all your eggs in one basket. If you are counting on one job, you are more than likely going to be disappointed. Keep in mind that > 5% of the population is looking for a job at any given time. This number is actually higher because people that have jobs are also looking for something better. There are many people applying for the same job as you. If you are counting on one opportunity, you are hurting your chances.
4. Keep trying. -
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. don’t get down on yourself. Get out there and keep on applying. You will find something. It just takes time. You will find a job as long as you don’t give up. Keep applying. Keep Reviewing. Keep trying. If you do this, you are bound to find success.