Agree with most points. However, not being enthusiastic is not a characteristic of a good interview. Sometimes your interview goes very well and you don't hear back because people who interviewed you were biased.
I just went through 3 rounds of interviews and completed a work sample, everything was great, but I didn't get it. I'm bothered that they put me through 3 long rounds of interviews over a month and I didn't get it... Anyone else encounter this? I thought multiple rounds of interviews was a good thing. Your point about the culture fit seems to be what happened. It's not a good feeling.. it's like going back to the school cafeteria and that one table says "You can't sit with us".
Happened to my husband at some point and he called back to ask as the last time he spoke with the boss he basically told him he had the job and he was supposed to call him back, another person with more years of the EXACT experience they were looking for just appeared right after they had spoken. Just no common courtesy to call the person back to say hey sorry we found someone else , so you never know really 🤷🏻♀️
I did, an entire day onsite interviewing with all senior staff....after 3 other phone and zoom interviews. I was told Im the #1 pick by the recruiter....then I waited and waited and waited. For 4 weeks I waited and I had to hound the recruiter for an answer. They rejected me! I put it all on the recruiter, she didnt help me and actually botched my chances......I was devastated as this was a dream job for me.
Yeah the extent that some people go into being friendly in business is weird sometimes In as far as how often people switch jobs, this is a skill that will be revisited. Greaaaat
I tried last option, they said no concerns and all smiles. But so tough to see if they come back or not. Interviewers are so good need to go into hollywood. They are wasting their talent here.
The culture fit thing is so difficult for me. I always suits everywhere, but nowadays I’m getting interviewed by people in sports jerseys while the job I’m interviewing for requires suit and tie while performing the duties.
Thank you very much for your videos - I have watched many of them and recently landed a role after a career break for a year - it's definitely not easy to get a job when you are not in a job - your advice is practical, well presented and very engaging - and even though I have a new role now, I still listen to your videos because they are so encouraging! Thank you, thank you, thank you. For the job seekers out there, do not lose hope - you got to keep trying - I was inspired by the life story of actors who had door after door closed on them and they still persisted - you will definitely not get a job if you stop trying - Keep at it! Good luck everyone
Thanks, you made some good points to remember. I've been watching all week long, I'm so tired of scrolling through INDEED. I feel like I'm wasting my time and money. The dilemma comes when the job I really want is "on hold for the time being" and the upcoming interview pays well, I'd probably like it, but is a LOT of driving in my own car. I wouldn't want it more than two years, and I'd feel horrible if I left after six months if the other job hired me and I had to leave. I really hate all of this. Re-imagining my future over and over. Los Angeles homes are also a problem.
Thank you Don for your advice! Although I am on the entry level side, I have a lot to offer. I tend to undersell myself and that has not landed me further interviews. I feel enthusiasm can be addressed if you are applying to the right company for your goals. Culture does seem tricky!
I have a degree in environmental Biology and I’ve been through I dunno how many interviews but I keep getting told “they went with someone they felt was more qualified” and I am so sick and tired of hearing that just once, just once I don’t wanna hear that for a job I actually want!
Hey Michael, what I can tell you is, I have been there. Do not give up or lose faith, continue applying and polishing your interviewing skills. Eventually there will be a company that will see the value in you and will extend an offer. Trust me! Prepare, prepare, prepare, can't stress that enough.
One of your videos said to be excited about the interview and show that. Out of X+ interviews, there was only ONE interviewer who felt that I was too energized. The Project manager kept saying "we are looking for a calmmmmmm, calmmm, calm person". Go figure. Your suggestion about using the fitting in question is an excellent one. It takes a lot of anxiety out of waiting to hear from them.
No it's not. I was considering doing more study but why study if you can't pass the interview test? I know my sticking points. I know what I need to work on. Interview techniques!
Cenot4ph yes actual experience is definitely worth it. But I found out that most of my classmates got a job right after graduating with a bachelor’s in engineering when I was still struggling to find a job. I found out that changing my name fixed the problem, I no longer struggle because my name is white now. I’m no longer profiled by these companies. This is sad
Hey Don, This is a Thank you letter for all the videos you've uploaded and they really helped me out. I just got an offer from Top internet company and get raised salary of 30% during this COVID-19 tough situation. Thank you for your tips they're really good advise even for an experieced person (10+ years work experience) like me. Appreicate !
Love that end of interview questions cause I keep getting to the last round of interviews and I keep getting rejected ... I’ve interviewed at a few big named corporates and I always feel I do amazing but I never get that offer ughh it’s hard
Hey Don, Thank you for the valuable insight, the ability to have the interviewer visualize you working at the organization through a pointed question is something I had not considered before. When mentioning this and receiving reservations regarding experience. What is a way to display despite a lack of experience (with only SOME of the job requirements) the capacity, interest, and enthusiasm to learn? Thank you!
Or, maybe you're female. I have been through 50 interviews in about three years. I am enthusiastic, well spoken, show how I am valuable, experienced and qualified via education as well. I never get the job, though I am often a finalist. I can't overcome being female. Men will always be hired first. Your advice is reasonable to a point but until you acknowledge that men are biased toward hiring and promoting men, you're misleading people.
you comments presuppose that men in some mysterious way out rank you and that men hire only men. that's just BS. Gender makes no difference in my hiring decisions and that's true for most men. Sure, a few will be biased, but for the most part, if you are the best person for the job, man or woman, it's yours.
Funny you mention this, I was interviewed by a team of 4, all women and didn't get the job......I guess it is because I am a man.....lol! In all honesty that is a pathetic excuse!
@@angelabolton4478 Naaa, probably not. Most likely because I just wasn't a good fit. Nothing more, nothing less. That's probably why you don't get hired, try not to have a victim mentality. Btw, you seem like a very angry person, I would recommend working on that....good luck!
Agree with most points. However, not being enthusiastic is not a characteristic of a good interview. Sometimes your interview goes very well and you don't hear back because people who interviewed you were biased.
I was just saying that you should be enthusiastic about the position
I just went through 3 rounds of interviews and completed a work sample, everything was great, but I didn't get it. I'm bothered that they put me through 3 long rounds of interviews over a month and I didn't get it... Anyone else encounter this? I thought multiple rounds of interviews was a good thing. Your point about the culture fit seems to be what happened. It's not a good feeling.. it's like going back to the school cafeteria and that one table says "You can't sit with us".
Happened to my husband at some point and he called back to ask as the last time he spoke with the boss he basically told him he had the job and he was supposed to call him back, another person with more years of the EXACT experience they were looking for just appeared right after they had spoken. Just no common courtesy to call the person back to say hey sorry we found someone else , so you never know really 🤷🏻♀️
I did, an entire day onsite interviewing with all senior staff....after 3 other phone and zoom interviews. I was told Im the #1 pick by the recruiter....then I waited and waited and waited. For 4 weeks I waited and I had to hound the recruiter for an answer. They rejected me! I put it all on the recruiter, she didnt help me and actually botched my chances......I was devastated as this was a dream job for me.
Yeah the extent that some people go into being friendly in business is weird sometimes
In as far as how often people switch jobs, this is a skill that will be revisited. Greaaaat
I tried last option, they said no concerns and all smiles. But so tough to see if they come back or not. Interviewers are so good need to go into hollywood. They are wasting their talent here.
The culture fit thing is so difficult for me. I always suits everywhere, but nowadays I’m getting interviewed by people in sports jerseys while the job I’m interviewing for requires suit and tie while performing the duties.
Thank you very much for your videos - I have watched many of them and recently landed a role after a career break for a year - it's definitely not easy to get a job when you are not in a job - your advice is practical, well presented and very engaging - and even though I have a new role now, I still listen to your videos because they are so encouraging! Thank you, thank you, thank you. For the job seekers out there, do not lose hope - you got to keep trying - I was inspired by the life story of actors who had door after door closed on them and they still persisted - you will definitely not get a job if you stop trying - Keep at it! Good luck everyone
glad to help and best of luck to you
Thanks, you made some good points to remember. I've been watching all week long, I'm so tired of scrolling through INDEED. I feel like I'm wasting my time and money. The dilemma comes when the job I really want is "on hold for the time being" and the upcoming interview pays well, I'd probably like it, but is a LOT of driving in my own car. I wouldn't want it more than two years, and I'd feel horrible if I left after six months if the other job hired me and I had to leave. I really hate all of this. Re-imagining my future over and over. Los Angeles homes are also a problem.
Thank you Don for your advice! Although I am on the entry level side, I have a lot to offer. I tend to undersell myself and that has not landed me further interviews. I feel enthusiasm can be addressed if you are applying to the right company for your goals. Culture does seem tricky!
Glad to help you my friend
I have a degree in environmental Biology and I’ve been through I dunno how many interviews but I keep getting told “they went with someone they felt was more qualified” and I am so sick and tired of hearing that just once, just once I don’t wanna hear that for a job I actually want!
Hey Michael, what I can tell you is, I have been there. Do not give up or lose faith, continue applying and polishing your interviewing skills. Eventually there will be a company that will see the value in you and will extend an offer. Trust me! Prepare, prepare, prepare, can't stress that enough.
One of your videos said to be excited about the interview and show that. Out of X+ interviews, there was only ONE interviewer who felt that I was too energized. The Project manager kept saying "we are looking for a calmmmmmm, calmmm, calm person". Go figure.
Your suggestion about using the fitting in question is an excellent one. It takes a lot of anxiety out of waiting to hear from them.
I did ask at the end of my interview. “Is there any concerns moving forward with me as a candidate”
After 12 years (BS+MS+PhD) study hard, you have to fight to get to be accepted for a job, those 12 years is not enough?
I hear you
No it's not. I was considering doing more study but why study if you can't pass the interview test? I know my sticking points. I know what I need to work on. Interview techniques!
Tony Tonay This is exactly what I am doing now. Why study more if you don’t interview well? Education is not everything
I found my BS + MS to be a waste of time mostly, actual experience is worth more in most cases
Cenot4ph yes actual experience is definitely worth it. But I found out that most of my classmates got a job right after graduating with a bachelor’s in engineering when I was still struggling to find a job. I found out that changing my name fixed the problem, I no longer struggle because my name is white now. I’m no longer profiled by these companies. This is sad
Hey Don, This is a Thank you letter for all the videos you've uploaded and they really helped me out. I just got an offer from Top internet company and get raised salary of 30% during this COVID-19 tough situation. Thank you for your tips they're really good advise even for an experieced person (10+ years work experience) like me. Appreicate !
Congrats
Just wanted to say thank you for all these videos and advice! Just got an offer from Deloitte!
I’m thrilled that my videos were able to help you get an offer.
Thank You for this. I graduated a year ago and havebeen job hunting sincesetember with noluck passed the interviews.
I hope this video helps turn the tides for you
The worst is when they ghost you after the final interview
Happens to me almost every time.....they have zero respect to give you an answer and just disappear. Unprofessional assholes.
Thank you - appreciate your tips. I have been job hunting for a year and I have had interviews but no offers.
same here don't worry
That’s a very common story but I wish you well
Love that end of interview questions cause I keep getting to the last round of interviews and I keep getting rejected ... I’ve interviewed at a few big named corporates and I always feel I do amazing but I never get that offer ughh it’s hard
Hey Don,
Thank you for the valuable insight, the ability to have the interviewer visualize you working at the organization through a pointed question is something I had not considered before. When mentioning this and receiving reservations regarding experience. What is a way to display despite a lack of experience (with only SOME of the job requirements) the capacity, interest, and enthusiasm to learn?
Thank you!
Glad to help you my
Or, maybe you're female. I have been through 50 interviews in about three years. I am enthusiastic, well spoken, show how I am valuable, experienced and qualified via education as well. I never get the job, though I am often a finalist. I can't overcome being female. Men will always be hired first. Your advice is reasonable to a point but until you acknowledge that men are biased toward hiring and promoting men, you're misleading people.
you comments presuppose that men in some mysterious way out rank you and that men hire only men. that's just BS. Gender makes no difference in my hiring decisions and that's true for most men. Sure, a few will be biased, but for the most part, if you are the best person for the job, man or woman, it's yours.
Funny you mention this, I was interviewed by a team of 4, all women and didn't get the job......I guess it is because I am a man.....lol! In all honesty that is a pathetic excuse!
@@jamesmolleur2196 Sounds like they detected your conceit and misogyny.
@@angelabolton4478 Naaa, probably not. Most likely because I just wasn't a good fit. Nothing more, nothing less. That's probably why you don't get hired, try not to have a victim mentality. Btw, you seem like a very angry person, I would recommend working on that....good luck!
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The job market is hard for introverts because we are soft spoken and may not come of as enthusiastic as we should.
instead of enthusiastic, can you show passion for a job?
Whatching you from Brazil. You are motivating me. Congrats!!
So glad to help you.
THANK YOU!
Glad to help you my friend
you have great man for the our
Many thanks
Hey Don, I have been trying for a year now and still not able to crack a good one. I just don't understand where am I going wrong? Need help
I do offer one on one coaching if you’re interested. Here is the link: www.jobinterviewtools.com/HPc
happens all the time bcs my Mgr was giving me a bad job reference.
Note to self: 8:14
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Getting a job is like winning the lottery
no it's not.