I think things went well...

Anonymous

October 7,2022 at 6:10PM UTC

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I think things went well...

Last week, I had a phone interview with a great organization for a role in which I am more than capable of excelling. I thought the call was great, and I was certain I was moving forward to the next round, so much so that I prepped for it just in case. I heard back after a week from the HR person recruiting for the role that my candidacy is not moving forward. I asked for feedback, but I am sure I won't get it.

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AnonymousOctober 7,2022 at 9:19PM UTC
I'm sorry, I hate that. I had an interview last year that I was sure I had nailed. I charmed the interviewer, I was knowledgable to the owner and we knew several people in common. I worked in this industry before and I had asked the initial interviewer if my price was good which he assured me it was. Then, dead air. Nothing. It sucks but hopefully it means something is better for you on the horizon!
Gaby CadenaOctober 7,2022 at 10:13PM UTC
Aw man! I'm sorry this happened. In my experience, it wasn't meant to be if something didn't work out. I have often felt very disappointed because something I wanted didn't work out, only to find that a better thing was coming later.
I firmly believe a good opportunity is coming your way!
Susan RoblesOctober 7,2022 at 11:10PM UTC
Sorry! When the interview and company seem like a great fit and it's actually a bust, you feel so let down. For me, I spend more hours than I should thinking about what I could have done differently. The answer is, nothing! It just is.
Move on. Have a good weekend. Do something you enjoy and pick it up again on Monday! IMHO.
Sparks Hope Anxiety Relief - TammyOctober 8,2022 at 11:18AM UTC
Can you think of it like fishing? Or shopping? You will get loads of nibbles and even lose tons of bait but the more you fish the closer you are to that awesome catch.
Or with shopping, you are out looking for shoes and some are so close but maybe a bit too snug or too loose. It's not personal. We make it personal but it's really not... depending on what we say to ourselves will make it harder or easier.
like what if we said I'm so mad that shoe didn't fit! It should have ...
or I will keep looking for the right fit. I thought that shoe would have been it but it's okay there are so many more wonderful options so I will keep looking.
Big squishy hugs for health <3