Accepting Defeat With Grace
June 13th 2008 20:12
So you didn’t get the job. What are you going to do now? Jump up and down? Maybe stomp your feet? How you react definitely sends a message to that employer (if they know about it) and it may not be what you want. Here’s the deal, those HR managers or people in the same field, they talk. To each other! I know it’s a shock, but before you react negatively, stop and think. Do you really want to be known for that? It could happen and then you can forget about getting another job.
Here are some of my favorite responses from candidates that I personally called to let them know they didn’t get the job:
“Well, you definitely made a mistake.”
“You’ll regret that decision.”
“I’m sorry to hear that and wish you much misery with that employee.”
“I think that’s the worst mistake you could have made since I know that I am the better candidate.”
You know what I think when I hear that from someone that I had considered a candidate for a job? “Sure am glad we didn’t make an offer to that one!” After all, someone that shows a lack of professionalism, would not make a good employee. As far as I’m concerned, when I hear a negative response like that, I consider myself lucky to have ducked the bullet since I could have been stuck working with someone like that. Obviously, the responses from these individuals stuck out in my mind over the years since I am writing about them in this post.
When you receive a call (or even if it’s in person) to notify you that you did not get a job that you wanted, show some grace and professionalism. That’s the best way to let that employer know that you would have been a good candidate for the job. Respond positively by thanking the employer for notifying you and let them know that you appreciated their time. This can be more in your favor, especially if you are hoping to work for this same employer in the future.
Oh, one last thing…Don’t burn bridges when you don’t have to!
Here are some of my favorite responses from candidates that I personally called to let them know they didn’t get the job:
“Well, you definitely made a mistake.”
“You’ll regret that decision.”
“I’m sorry to hear that and wish you much misery with that employee.”
“I think that’s the worst mistake you could have made since I know that I am the better candidate.”
You know what I think when I hear that from someone that I had considered a candidate for a job? “Sure am glad we didn’t make an offer to that one!” After all, someone that shows a lack of professionalism, would not make a good employee. As far as I’m concerned, when I hear a negative response like that, I consider myself lucky to have ducked the bullet since I could have been stuck working with someone like that. Obviously, the responses from these individuals stuck out in my mind over the years since I am writing about them in this post.
When you receive a call (or even if it’s in person) to notify you that you did not get a job that you wanted, show some grace and professionalism. That’s the best way to let that employer know that you would have been a good candidate for the job. Respond positively by thanking the employer for notifying you and let them know that you appreciated their time. This can be more in your favor, especially if you are hoping to work for this same employer in the future.
Oh, one last thing…Don’t burn bridges when you don’t have to!
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