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to have failed another interview

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cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 12:50

So I was posting on here a while ago that I wasn't getting on with my manager, and really want to leave my job - did 3rd interview yesterday and just heard I didn't get the job... Am so sad. I was imagining handing in my notice and as I have 2 weeks leave booked I would probably only have had to work 2 more weeks here. apparently I came 2nd in the interview process. Even though it was an internal post, they made me do a test, (probably I shouldnt have had to do it?) anyway, I fell down on one of the questions, and am kicking myself.

Another place where I've applied 4 times now - first 2 times I failed the interview, 3rd time I didn't get an interview - 4th time, no response, and it's been 2 weeks. Does that mean I have no chance now in that place.

No more jobs in my own place at the moment. Looks like I'm stuck here for a while

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Bonheurdupasse · 09/06/2022 12:51

So sorry OP.
Keep applying for jobs.

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cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 12:51

I mean when you moan about your manager or your job everyone says - just leave, get another job - not so easy is it.

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rookiemere · 09/06/2022 12:53

I came second place once in an interview. I expressed regret, said how much I'd enjoy working in that area and was offered a vacancy next time one came up
It sounds like you're very close OP, don't give up.
Anyway you can make your current job more tolerable in the meantime?

Fupoffyagrasshole · 09/06/2022 12:55

Are you just applying at 1 company??

GiltEdges · 09/06/2022 12:55

cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 12:51

I mean when you moan about your manager or your job everyone says - just leave, get another job - not so easy is it.

Well that really depends on a lot of factors including what you do, what your skill set is, how many jobs are available in your sector and so on.

Re the test, why do you think you shouldn't have had to do it? Whether you're an internal candidate or not, it's equally relevant for the company to assess that you have the necessary skills for the role. If you failed the test, it's possibly a good thing that you didn't get that particular job.

All you can do is keep trying.

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cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 13:25

rookiemere · 09/06/2022 12:53

I came second place once in an interview. I expressed regret, said how much I'd enjoy working in that area and was offered a vacancy next time one came up
It sounds like you're very close OP, don't give up.
Anyway you can make your current job more tolerable in the meantime?

That's how I got this job! But I was a newbie then...

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cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 13:29

GiltEdges · 09/06/2022 12:55

Well that really depends on a lot of factors including what you do, what your skill set is, how many jobs are available in your sector and so on.

Re the test, why do you think you shouldn't have had to do it? Whether you're an internal candidate or not, it's equally relevant for the company to assess that you have the necessary skills for the role. If you failed the test, it's possibly a good thing that you didn't get that particular job.

All you can do is keep trying.

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Do you work in HR @GiltEdges you sound like you do. My colleagues all thought that the testing was normally for external candidates. It was only a small thing I fell down on - there is so much they can test you , and to be fair I'm doing an almost exact same job at the moment. C'est la vie I guess

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HogInAManger · 09/06/2022 14:06

I have had similar issues in the past.A run of rejections when trying to
leave a job I hated, followed by two job offers in quick succession.

What made the difference for me was putting to the back of my mind the thought that I had to get out of my current job. Instead I went into the interviews showing a lot of enthusiasm about the job on offer and explaining clear what I could bring to the time. It worked each time.

Good luck OP - keep trying - you will get something soon

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cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 14:12

HogInAManger · 09/06/2022 14:06

I have had similar issues in the past.A run of rejections when trying to
leave a job I hated, followed by two job offers in quick succession.

What made the difference for me was putting to the back of my mind the thought that I had to get out of my current job. Instead I went into the interviews showing a lot of enthusiasm about the job on offer and explaining clear what I could bring to the time. It worked each time.

Good luck OP - keep trying - you will get something soon

Thanks for the advice - yes maybe I'm thinking too much about how I can't wait to leave rather than focusing more on the job they are offering. I'd literally take anything to get out of here at this stage! I'm sure more jobs will come up it's just a lengthy process isnt it, and then building yourself up for the interview (and test) Anyway, will have a cry when I get home, and then start looking again. It doesn't help that my colleague just applied for a job and got it first time and she knows about my job search. Embarrassed.

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Headshothelp · 09/06/2022 14:19

If you are applying internally, but you don't get on with your manager, are you sure that the hiring manager isn't having a chat about you with your current manager?

Even if your manager is completely honest, eg "she's a good worker at x,y,z, but we don't get on", it's going to mean you have to be outstanding to get the job. No manager wants to put themselves at risk of managing someone difficult (not that you are, but you might be, iyswim)

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cofingalthetime · 09/06/2022 14:39

Headshothelp · 09/06/2022 14:19

If you are applying internally, but you don't get on with your manager, are you sure that the hiring manager isn't having a chat about you with your current manager?

Even if your manager is completely honest, eg "she's a good worker at x,y,z, but we don't get on", it's going to mean you have to be outstanding to get the job. No manager wants to put themselves at risk of managing someone difficult (not that you are, but you might be, iyswim)

I'm nearly 100% positive that my manager would not be informed I had applied for a job. They promise to contact referees onlyl if a job offer is made, and it's a huge organisation. But yes I do worry about references. I just have to hope she will have the morality to acknowledge that I do a good job. If she's that bothered by me ( I actually think I don't bother her at all - I'm a pushover as far as she is concerned I think) would she not give me a glowing reference to get rid of me off her team?

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GiltEdges · 09/06/2022 14:59

Do you work in HR @GiltEdges you sound like you do. My colleagues all thought that the testing was normally for external candidates. It was only a small thing I fell down on - there is so much they can test you , and to be fair I'm doing an almost exact same job at the moment. C'est la vie I guess

@cofingalthetime no, I don't work in HR. I'm a Data Protection Officer, but by the nature of my role I spend quite a lot of time liaising with HR in my current organisation.

That's a shame re the test. In my experience, sometimes these decisions are left up to the individual hiring manager, so perhaps this particular manager wanted to test all candidates equally.

Best of luck finding something else soon Flowers

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