Weekly Tip #30: Interviews but No Offers – What Might Have Happened?

Remember, it may have nothing to do with your interview performance. Maybe there was an internal candidate given priority, or unexpected budget constraints eliminated the position or a candidate was already chosen and your interview was just a formality – shake it off and charge onward!
But, if you believe there may be something you could have done differently, consider:
- Did you have a bad first impression. Did you arrive late or dress inappropriately?
- Did you have technology issues that could have been avoided if you were prepared?
- Did you fail to do your research on the company, interviewer, or opportunity?
- Did you fail to establish rapport and just regurgitated what was on your resume?
- Did you come prepared with cogent questions? Did you ask them in a timely manner?
- Did you get tripped up by the behavioral questions? This common interview technique carries a lot of weight when determining if you are the right “fit”.