I Didn't Get The Job.
By janiece
@janiece (55)
United States
August 7, 2012 12:44pm CST
I am so upset. I was being interviewed for a job at a very very good company and I had my second interview and the person told me that she was moving me forward in the process. I waited 3 days and then I got an email with the subject line: "Thank You For Your Interest..." and I know when you see those words it usually means I didn't get the job.
I can't tell you how surprised and disappointed I was. I really don't understand. The last thing she said to me as I'm happy to tell you that you will be moving on to the next interview and now this.
So, what I did was respond to her email and I thanked her for talking to me and that I understood that her job is to choose the best candidate for the job and I respected her decision. Then I went on to say, I believe that I am a good fit and I outlined again why I thought so and asked her to reconsider her decision and give me the chance to prove that I am the best candidate for the job. I thanked her again and ended the email
I've never done anything like that before. I don't know if it's frowned upon or not, but I really wanted that job and I would have been great at it. I'm not expecting a response, but it would be great if they did change their mind. I did have that happen to me once many years ago. A company chose someone else over me and that person didn't work out and they hired me and I was with the company for over 6 years and they loved me and I did a great job.
Do you think I did the right thing? Do you think they will respond?
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23 responses
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
7 Aug 12
i also believe so. Let the company people have a rethinking and give our member a job. 
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
7 Aug 12
That has happened to me several times, but I do have a job right now that is earning me some money. I am teaching. I teach at a Summer Camp at my school, and I love it. There are times when the tweens and teens can misbehave, but for the most part, they are pretty good. Most of them love to learn. I also learn a lot about how students learn and their different learning styles.
Don't give up on getting a job because you never know what will turn up.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
7 Aug 12
I will go for the last point raised by our friend. do not lose hope. do not give up. You need only one job and that is there already and you will get it very soon.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
11 Aug 12
Bravo! I think it was definitely the right thing to do and I'm sure they that you have left a positive impression.
Just remember, if this does not go the way you want then it is not meant to be. Don't take it personally or get discouraged. The best thing is to be as positive as you can and keep your head up.
Trust me, things will work out all right for you at the right time.
@nangisha (3496)
• Indonesia
12 Aug 12
Hi Janiece 
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Honestly I don't know the right answer for that's because I never do that before. I afraid they will think I am over confidence and here its bad to show your ambition. Maybe the situation difference in your country.
If I got email like that's I usually just give up and find another opportunity, and this time I had good luck.
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Honestly I don't know the right answer for that's because I never do that before. I afraid they will think I am over confidence and here its bad to show your ambition. Maybe the situation difference in your country.
If I got email like that's I usually just give up and find another opportunity, and this time I had good luck. 
@pgiblett (6524)
• Canada
8 Aug 12
Truth is any number of things could have happened here. Maybe they only had a limited list of people making the next stage and at the time of your interview you were the best candidate, but all subsequent candidates scored higher, and thus this excluded you.
It is often a good tactic to remind them of how positively you ended the last interview. Maybe they will add your name to the next round.
@singlemommy (2955)
• United States
8 Aug 12
I think most people probably would have just let it go, but I don't think that you responding was necessarily a bad thing. It sounds as if you responded in a manner that would be respected. I mean if you outlined your qualities for the job and just told them how good of a fit you would be for their company then I don't see the harm in it. If you had been rude and exhibited that you were upset and mad at them then I wouldn't have considered that to be acceptable. I wish you luck in your job hunt. I definitely know how hard it is to find a good job, I'm currently unemployed and the hunt isn't very easy. Again, best of luck to you!
@trisha27 (3494)
• United States
8 Aug 12
I think that you did good by sending them the email. But I would continue to search out there for other jobs. Although you felt that it may be the job for you, maybe that is not what you were meant to have. If it is meant to be then they will email you for the next interview. But don't give up on your search. I always say when one door closes another one will open.
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
8 Aug 12
Just hope for the best. No harm trying and putting extra effort.
Who knows what will happen, maybe the choosen candidate got a
better offer elsewhere and since you take the initiative forward,
you might landed on this dream job of yours 
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I believe you will do well in everything you do. Keep it up!
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I believe you will do well in everything you do. Keep it up!
@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
8 Aug 12
You don't sound like the type of person who normally does this sort of thing (the emailing) so it's obvious to me it was a brave thing for you to do..and I don't think you were wrong in doing so.
My problem is I'm far too impulsive about emailing and demanding "why" especially when I've virtually been TOLD I've got the job beforehand. I do understand your frustration and please let us know if your email is replied to.
They owe you that at least.
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
8 Aug 12
There are companies do this process as a record for their track. Even around 17 years before, I have applied in Emriates and I got a selection letter and as my passport was not ready before the jointing date, I could not attend the interview for the specific date. After a week, I got a letter from them saying that as I didn't attended the interview, I can opt a convenient date (with 3 options), though I didn't responded earlier assuming that my application must have rejected as I was not present.
Similarly, the same incident that happend to you also repeated for me with another well reputed company. It is a formality some of the companies adopted and they will proceed such initiative to intimate the candidate on what position they have adopted in our case.
Though it is painful, they are doing their job precisely. Don't worry, you can keep applying for good companies and I am sure that you will get a good job shortly.
Regards
Regards
@Hillxuan (77)
• China
8 Aug 12
i think that if your response is great and can make them change the decision.you will be admitted.of course ,if you lose the chance ,it not means you have lost.in this world,there is no best,only better.what's more,i really hope you can get the job.god bless you.
@caopaopao (12395)
• China
8 Aug 12
Whatever you did, you tried, that's enough. Don't worry so much, dear. God will help those who help themselves. Never mind the result, because we change it. Mind the progress, because we can change it.
@sol521 (61)
• Philippines
8 Aug 12
That actually happened to me several times. So basically, I know how it feels. It sucks! Some companies will just give you false hope while waiting for the best candidate to come. Most of us think we're the best candidate for the job and we felt bad about not having it because you really gave your best shots into and yet your expectations aren't being met. Just remember we don't succeed all the time.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
7 Aug 12
I do think that you did the right thing by kindly asking for them to reconsider, what do you have to lose by doing that? Nothing at all. I know it's disappointing to feel confident that you got the job and to find out you didn't, I hope they do reconsider you. Good luck.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
7 Aug 12
You absolutely had done the right thing. Although they didn't choose you on the first place, why give it up now? If you think that you are good fit for that job, go for it, present yourself one more time. Even though you start from the lowest level, there is still a chance, an opportunity for it. So, you did a great job. For me, I might not have done the same thing like you did.
@asdomencil (4265)
• Philippines
7 Aug 12
Sometimes, we need to accept that decisions of the company we applied for. Although we are really confident enough that we will get the position we applied for, there are still instances that we did not fit their requirements. We cannot please anybody to hire us. They have their own standards in hiring employees. However, what you did is a really good. By thanking them, they will have an impression that you are professional. Also, by asking them to rethink about your application, this will be a sign that you are really interested in the position and you are determined to get that job.
I just hope that you will be called again for another interview and will be given a chance to prove that you really fit that job.
@TeamCholent (2832)
• United States
7 Aug 12
When one window closes another 3 open so keep that in mind. I am sure you gained a lot of experience and have more confidence as not everyone makes it as far as you did during the interviews so keep that in mind.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
7 Aug 12
janiece:
You have done the right thing under the circumstances. I expect you may be given an opportunity even if there is slightest chance.
In USA I find there are board offering jobs in many places like Bed Bath & beyond, Meijer, Costco. Kohl, JCPennys etc. You will get a job of your choice very soon.
blessings.
@911Ricki (13588)
• Canada
8 Aug 12
Its so depressing, and painful when you get this especially if you put a lot of time, and energy into it I think you did right by emailing them, but again it makes you look depserate. Clearly, even if they reconcider you wont make it up to their standards because they already second guessed you. I would simple move on and continue to apply to other positions.
