Advice on what to say to a coworker who didn't get the job you ended up getting [same dept]?
479014
"If I could have picked someone it would have been you"
696129
No...screw them, just get another job that's better than the one you had....then when they hear about you, they will kick themselves in the ass!!  ;)
845279
First of all, you were hired to do something.  So do it the best that you can.  Be creative and attentive.  Go beyond what is required of you.  Most of all, be good friends to your officemates.  Help around if you have extra time.  When opportunity knocks, your officemates might be the ones to suggest for your promotion.  However if you do not get promoted and you feel you are deserving, then approach your boss and ask for one.  Tell him directly that you have contributed this much to the office and your work is well appreciated by your officemates.  If all fails and you feel you are not getting the right promotion because of office politics, then I suggest you find a better work place were you can grow and develop.
785
Well, the best way to tell is to invite him to lunch one day and take him out and make good friends of him and eventually he might forgive and forget the mistake.\n\nIf you dont like this then you could talk to him about it when ever you get to personally meet him.\n\nYou could also email him saying that You did not mean exactly what went wrong, but yet making him understand that you are equal to all employess. End the email with, I have lots of confidence on the other projects he was doing and that you did not want to put pressure on him with more of the projects.
1083046
Say something like "I am looking to expand my knowledge and skillset."\n9 out of 10 employers won't call the past boss anyways.  And if they do, they aren't SUPPOSED to ask the details of why you left.
815537
This happens more often then you would think.\n\nHonestly determine what led to your firing.\nThen, decide what you want to do and start looking.\n\nIt may take time, but you will find a new job.\n\nEverything happens for a reason and you will be okay.
104525
I have myself gone through a similar situation. So, what I did in that case was I tried to make my colleagues do their share of work, but it just wasn't working. Finally, what I did was, since I was concerned about my mark, I asked them what THEY wanted to do. And it ended up as - I did more work than they did, but still, we finally, did a good presentation and got a good mark.
760362
It depends on what are you asking about. Rejection happens to a lot of people, but the best thing is to move on. If the company rejects you then the company and you wasn't the perfect fit. There will be other jobs.
715506
Be your self, the them you realised thats what you felt was right for you and you can do it better than your current job or you've been dying to do that very job but your chances have been minimal. hope this helps.
729814
Call back anyone who has interviewed you recently and talk to them.  Ask them if there is something you can do to improve your chances of hire!  Good luck.
565149
just keep smiling dont let him get to you, be polite and nice until you can find another job
479918
I recommend clearly stating, in your message or email, that you have made several attempts to contact the person and although the choice was difficult, you regretfully decline the employment offer. \n\n   Someone may contact you with regard to the reason.  Be honest with them, so that it will help them in the future.  \n\nGood Luck!
913387
Please keep on the company until they say,  Thank you but we have decided to go with another candidate.   The job is yours to lose.   Sometimes employers pick the candidate that is persistent enough to wade through conflicting schedules, changed meeting times.     Stay persistent.   The rewards are given to those that keep at it.
778782
This is a great question that I was about to ask. Suggestions that I have tried include: \n1. Write a thank you note IMMEDIATELY after you return from the interview. If you had multiple interviewers (on a panel), make the letters unique.\n2. As one person said, ask when they expect to come to a decision.\n3. Make a follow up call if you have not heard anything within a week to ten days.\n4. DO NOT CALL MULTIPLE TIMES. This tends to annoy the hiring managers/analysts.\n5. Phrase your questions confidently. Try not to sound desperate.\n6. DO NOT ASK for the job during the interview or during follow up. Use phrases like: "Please inform me of the next step in the hiring process."\n7. Highlight points about yourself that you did not get to in the interview.\n8. KEEP APPLYING/INTERVIEWING for other jobs! Don't get too overconfident.\n9. Pace yourself. If you feel depressed about the whole situation, take a break but DON'T GIVE UP!\n\nDISCLAIMER: I have not received a job offer. These are suggestions that I have picked up along the way.
713795
As mentioned above, a follow up may be good or bad, but, I would try a follow up as it show more of your interest in the position and motivation.\nTry something like this, modified to your preference.\nTo whomever;\nI enjoyed the opportunity to interview for the position of ________ and thank you for considering me. I wanted to follow up on what we discussed in the initial interview of speaking with the GM. Being a motivated person I would like to know if this will be possible in the near future, as I do want to be considered for this position, but, if I am not being considered would like to be informed as I will pursue other alternatives for employment. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Blah, Blah.
953142
contact the company you worked for--they should be helpful
600165
Instead of saying, "I have been presented a rewarding opportunity."\n\nI suggest saying, "I enjoyed my time with XXX and wish you continued success in the future."\n\nThis sounds a lot more positive, and it could lead into a good letter of reference if you need/want one.\n\nYou can also include something along the lines of, "I hope that two weeks will give you sufficient time to find a replacement; please let me know if I can assist with training or orientation for the new employee."