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I'm not getting an interview for this job am I?

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Somuddled · 14/06/2021 10:51

I've been planning a career change for a while but had to wait until a very rare traineeship came up to be able to do it. Application stated 16th as the planned interview date. I've still not heard back. So it's safe to assume I'm not getting an interview, right? I'm so so sad. Objectively I know I met every single criteria on the list and my application was strong. I'm just so so so sad. This was a perfect opportunity and a way out of a career that I once loved but now is terrible for me. God I hate the waiting. I wish they would just reject people instantly.

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Hoppinggreen · 14/06/2021 10:53

Sorry but it seems unlikely but dont give up hope just yet.
I hadn’t heard by the supposed interview date of a job and it turned out the CEO had had to take some time off.

AdelindSchade · 14/06/2021 11:01

Aw sorry iif it doesn't work out OP. You should ask for feedback on your application.

blitzen · 14/06/2021 11:02

Have you double checked your email, including spam folders? Just in case x

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catfunk · 14/06/2021 11:14

Double check email and junk, and if no word by interview date email politely asking that if you're not successful, if they'd be able to provide feedback on how you could meet the criteria in future

PattyPan · 14/06/2021 11:28

Sorry to hear that, can you ask for feedback? Maybe you met the criteria too well and they thought you were overqualified for a traineeship?
I am still waiting to hear back from an interview I had two weeks ago. I’m assuming they’re not going to bother and find it so rude when firms leave you hanging like this. It takes a few minutes to write an email letting you know you didn’t get it.

MrsBellamy · 14/06/2021 11:29

Haven't read the full thread but just wanted to say don't give up hope yet.
I went for a job recently I applied for the job and the application said that interviews would be 4th May, I hadn't heard anything by then, so I called asking for feedback on my application, and was told that they would be in touch, I had my interview on 11th May (so assume they overran with applications or something) my first day is next Monday. 😊
Fingers crossed for you

Puddington · 14/06/2021 11:47

The job I have now I was almost certain I hadn't got it as the interviewer said I would hear by a certain date and it came and went. He phoned me a few days after that date apologising profusely as there had been some technological mixup or another, and it turned out I had gotten the job. I completely agree it's shameful how some places don't let you know one way or another and just leave you hanging. Best of luck op

Namenic · 14/06/2021 12:08

Do contact them. And do keep looking around. I was planning my career change for more than 3 years, with a couple of different options tried and also some up-skill ing in my spare time. I was feeling pretty down when I had put loads of effort into one avenue - to then be rejected. But another opportunity came up in 6 months which was better - and I got it!

I the avenues I tried were different from each other and I keep searching on jobs websites to look at what might suit me.

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Somuddled · 14/06/2021 12:24

Oh thank you all for the kind words. I am fairly confident that it is a no bit will hold a small portion of hope just in case. I have now sent them an email following up and reiterating my interest. Well done to those of you who did get the call back when you thought you hadn't!

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Somuddled · 14/06/2021 12:55

@Namenic

I the avenues I tried were different from each other and I keep searching on jobs websites to look at what might suit me.

How did you find the transition into a new area? I know I want to change but I am also a bit nervous.

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Somuddled · 14/06/2021 12:57

Ok, I have a response to my email. 'Thank you for your email. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application in the next couple of days'

So more evidence for the no pile.

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RedPandaFluff · 14/06/2021 14:53

I think there's still a chance, @Somuddled - our organisation is so bad at recruitment, things get delayed and sent out last minute all the time (it's infuriating).

Crossing my fingers for you

MistySkiesAfterRain · 14/06/2021 16:34

You could still be interviewed. Holding hope for you.

Namenic · 15/06/2021 01:09

I guess when I was looking for jobs, I was quite desperate for something different as I was so stressed out. I’d been looking forward to it for a while and although I did consider carefully leaving my old career (as I’d invested so much in it), I was relieved to walk away. In addition, my new career was what I had done as a hobby for a while. My husband is in software, so I was well supported. I’ve really enjoyed it and had a promotion in line with the grads who started at the same time.

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Somuddled · 15/06/2021 14:27

Got the rejection email this afternoon. Argh. I'm so upset. The other applicants must have been way over qualified.

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AdelindSchade · 15/06/2021 16:25

Sorry OP. You really should ask for feedback.

AlfonsoTheMango · 15/06/2021 16:26

Sorry to hear that, OP.

dubyalass · 15/06/2021 19:55

It's the way of it at the moment, employers have their pick of candidates with so many being made redundant over the past 18 months. I went for several jobs last year for which I would normally have got an interview (relevant qualifications and experience, quite niche skills) and nothing, not even a rejection. I can only assume that they had loads of really good candidates and they could pick highly skilled people who would have normally gone for something at a higher level/better paid.

Namenic · 15/06/2021 20:02

Sorry about that OP. Keep looking on the jobs boards. Best of luck!

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Somuddled · 15/06/2021 21:17

Thank you all. I'm still feeling wobbly about it. They said they won't give anyone feedback which is rubbish.

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AlfonsoTheMango · 15/06/2021 22:15

I hate to say this, OP, but it's standard practice not to give feedback on applications. Consider yourself lucky if you get feedback on your interview.

RedPandaFluff · 16/06/2021 10:16

Ahhhh @Somuddled I'm sorry to read your update; it must be really disappointing. I guess the only thing you can do is push for feedback (as a hiring manager I would always do this when asked, I think it's incredibly rude not to, when a candidate has spent time and effort on an application) and then use any information you're given constructively next time. Also, try to be philosophical about it - sometimes things DO work out for the best and it might be just a matter of time before the right role comes up again.

RedPandaFluff · 16/06/2021 10:17

Oh my goodness they won't give ANYONE feedback?! That's really poor.

Mumincloud · 09/07/2021 09:45

So sorry :(.. I know how you feel because I am struggling with job rejection too. We will have to keep going nevertheless and its NOT easy.

I am a 40yr old have been doing part time job around kids for 8yrs now. Although I did expect rejections, it still hurts!. My email said 'we have had an excellent response for our vacancy and there are many candidates whose profiles are more impressive than yours'... word to word.
I dont know if I should feel ok because I got a feedback or feel bad to have this depressing rejection mail

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