How to recover a botched job interview?
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I suggest trying another company as well as another husband.
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I got fired for sleeping on the job.\n\nCoach
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Depending on what you did you might be Shit out of Luck, Bub. \n\nYou should have considered that before Fucking up. \n\nNow, you might have to consider another line of work.  \n\nFor example, if you got busted taking drugs and you're a Drug Rep, no ones going to want to hire you. \n\nChange professions or keep applying. If it's a felony you have to tell them. \n\nI mean if you're a Theif, Good luck b/c No one is gonna wanna hire you. You'll definately have to settle in that case. \n\nI say try to play it light. Don't go into too many details or that'll be the only thing they think about during and after your interview, ya know? Keep it light, don't freak out, have a good excuse, and change the subject pretty fast.  Just talk up your good qualities. \n\nHave fun!
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Quit trying to step around the bad reference and be the first to explain the situation to the potential new employer.  Stick to the facts, if asked, and leave out personal feelings.\n\nI've been in your shoes before, and that's what I did.\n\nWhen I applied, I explained very briefly on the application that my previous employer and I parted on unfavorable terms, and would enjoy the opportunity to discuss with them.\n\nI don't think I was overlooked by any company due to thus statement, a few asked about it, and we had a brief discussion of the issues involved.  When they checked for the reference and my statements and the response from my previous employer were similar, they understood I was being honest, which was a big PLUS.\n\nDuring this process, I received several job offers.  So, by being honest and being first to deal with the issue, I believe I prevented the "Bad Reference" from having much affect.
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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.
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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.
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No, I don't think that would be a good idea because you should already have a feel how it went and if you ask then the interviewer may believe that you are a bit insecure of your abilities...  Better to assume that you did well and ask the interviewer "What is the next step in the interview process?"  If the interviewer "hems and haws", then it is best to let it go and call back in a week.  If the interviewer says something like "I want you to meet "so and so" or something like that (indicating that your interview went very well) then you can ask how soon can we continue the interview process.
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Good luck to you.  Regardless of the outcome of this interview, keep in mind that there was something that pulled you in for a second interview, keep trying and you will get the job you want.
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Well to start off, congratulations for being totally upfront and honest with your former employer about leaving the company.  Even though it seems you were punished for this, it was totally the right thing to do; you have nothing to be ashamed of or anything to feel that you should hide, which you would have had if you had been sneaky or deceitful.  So, that is something a new employer should definitely take into consideration.\nIf I were in your spot, I would be up front and honest about the situation without tearing apart the former boss or company.  I quit my job back inJanuary due to physical and emotional stress, and am just now trying to find a job.  It's taken me that long to get over the damage done to my heart.  I have asked prospective employers to not speak with my former employer, and I tell them the truth:  that it was a very hostile environment and that I am not comfortable with anyone at that company knowing what is going on in my life.  I have, however, given references of people who worked there when I did that are no longer there that I am okay with.  The two places I have been interviewed this week were very understanding.  Mostly, they appreciated my honesty.  But, I was also careful to not tear apart anybody, either.  I think that helped.\nIf you let them know your version of what happened while being respectful of the people involved and they call your old boss who lets her mouth run off about what a louse you are and drags your reputation through the mud and they choose to listen to her, it's probably not the place for you to be anyway.  Chances are they will compare your respectfulness to her disrespect and you'll win out anyway.  In any case, you'll be able to look at yourself in the mirror the next day, knowing you have done the right thing, no matter the outcome. \nBest wishes!
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You should just be very honest. Tell her that it was a wonderful job and that you would love to be back on board.
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How about calling the recruiter back?
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Explain that you either left for an opportunity to better yourself or the original reason why you accepted the position changed based on the business climate.  State that you gained a great deal from these experiences.  Follow up that answer by asking if there is one particular situation they would like to know about.   The main issue is reliability and trust -- you're trying to calm their fears that you can't be relied upon to stay in the job.  Also, consider that some interviewers are seasoned professionals and others are poorly trained staffers looking at acronyms and abbreviations on your resume.  You'll also interview with people whom you would never hire for the position they hold.  No matter who asks the question, don't tense up but answer honestly and completely.
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i applied for a job and did nit fill in that part, they would not accept my application
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Stop walking around and get back to work!\nSay hi once and just do a jesture next time.
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My interviews improved immeasurably after two things. The first was doing a mock interview and being filmed while doing so - watching it back was excruciating but gave me a huge amount of things to improve on. The second was practice, practice and more practice. You can guess what sort of questions they're going to ask you about (previous jobs, your background, why you want this job, what you do in your spare time etc). If the job has key competencies or skills listed you can guess what they will ask on those, too ("tell me about a time when you had to demonstrate leadership", etc). Come up with answers to those questions - not ones you have to learn word for word, just some key words or phrases you know you have to drop in. Have an opening sentence ready so you have more thinking time. And get friends to do practice interviews with you - it doesn't have to be formal, it could be 20 minutes over coffee or in a bar, but as long as they're asking new questions you will get used to thinking on your feet.\n\n\n\nOne trick I've used often, is simply to say "I'm sorry, I'm a bit nervous" if I stumble a bit or freeze. Always seems to break the chill a little bit, and sets everyone at ease. But then, I'm not applying for positions involving public speaking.\n\n\n\nDo all the homework that greycap suggests. Prepare as well as you can. Make sure you're rested, accentuate the fun part of having the interview (sic), etc.\n\nAnd then after having done all that say to yourself "I'll do my utmost to get the job, but not all is lost if I don't get it".\n\nThe reason is that there are factors outside of your control in doing an interview; there's a certain aspect of luck, of the match between the organisation, the interviewer and you.\nBut more importantly; this realisation will put you in a state of mind that enables doing well and being as self confident as you can.\n\n\n\nSmile. Lean back in the chair. stretch. You're at ease because you know our stuff.\n\nBefore the guy asks you a question, ask him one, about the business, but one me can't give a canned answer to. No, "How many offices do you have", more like "what problem are you trying to solve by hiring me" -- then smile "or whomever you do hire" -- now bigger smile, like you both know he's going to hire you.\n\nLet him give this answer, which will be in great detail. Nod appropriately. When he finishes, nod slowly, like you're absorbing what he had to say. Pick from what he wants your best qualities, incline you head to one side (it looks humble , and like you're thinking), smile, and explain your strengths that fit what he wants.\n\nThen apologize for going on at length, and say "but I know you have a lot of questions for me". Then the "normal" interview starts, but you've taken charge in a very diplomatic way.\n\n\n\nUse an overall interview checklist to organize yourself for each interview. If you don't forget anything, you won't be stressed walking in. That's half the battle.\n\nPractice your two minute drill, preferably in front of a mirror. You also need a prepared "two minute verbal summary" [PDF file linked] of yourself in mind for every interview. Use it to reply to questions about why you are looking for the job, what you've done in the past that is related experience, what your goals are, etc. If you have good statements that you've written and believe to be true about yourself, you can deliver them with confidence, and by rehearsing them, keep them at the ready in your mind. If you don't already have a practiced 2 minute summary, you should write and edit one immediately, and aim to practice it for at least 20 repetitions a day, until you can deliver it perfectly, word for word as you've written it, naturally. Most people decide that you are confident or nervous in the first two minutes afte
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It is certainly not a good idea. Slagging off at your previous employer will give your prospective employer a bad impression. You should follow these principles.\n\n1. Think about what you are saying well before the interview. If you have a referee from your previous job, you need to make sure that you have a consistent story. \n\n2. Be tactful about the job as the interviewer will wonder if you will say the same things about them.\n\n3. Remember to be truthful. They might check with your former boss. Portray any mistakes as a learning experience that will benefit future employers.\n\n4. Don't gloss over what happened but don't raise it unnecessarily.\n\n5. Try to turn negatives into positives.\n\nGood luck with the job interview.
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Practise basics (what you have learn ed) to clear an job interview. Keep Practising and keep learning new languages and skill set...... don't sit ideal :)