Why you didnt get the job -

Why you didnt get the job - Yesterday, I got on my soapbox and ranted about the fact that there is no one right way to search for a job. It might be nice (or maybe not), but there are so many people and twice as many opinions involved in every job posting, resume review, interview and hiring decision. As promised, today a look at why you didnt get the job from my friend Stephanie Lloyd, Consultant on Talent Acquisition strategies and Owner of Calibre Search Group. Stephanie   wrote a great post on her blog, Radiant Veracity. Its called 75 Reasons You Didnt Get the Job. (Stephanie is also a National Careers Workplace Columnist for Examiner.com.) Before you start to sweat and feel overwhelmed, the point of Stephanies list is to remind job seekers that, sometimes, the reason they do not land the job is more about the organization and situations than about any one specific thing that a job seeker does in the process. A sample: Youre not qualified. Youre overqualified. You were overdressed. You were underdressed. The job was filled internally. The job was put on hold. See? You cant please everyone all of the time. The fact is, personal preferences will enter into the process, and every individual has his or her own likes and dislikes. And, you dont control when and if an employers needs change. Its up to the job seeker to react flexibly in this ever-changing environment and to move deftly through the process. I DO believe that every job seeker controls his or her own destiny, despite the fact that there may be aspects that you cannot change. Have you really done everything you can to improve your chances? Yesterday, I spoke to a potential client who was really doing most everything right, but I advised her how to ramp-up her networking and to improve her online presence by writing a blog. Take a critical look at what you can do differently to help improve your chances in this tough market. Im glad you are reading this! Be sure to look through my blog roll as well! Take and follow good advice from professionals about your job search and you are much more likely to land something in a reasonable time frame. You dont need to go it aloneSave your time, money and sanityApproach your search with the very best information and there is no need to get frustrated! There is no right way, but there are things that you may be doing wrong! So, are you ready to get in the game? To grab the keys and climb the stairs to your own career bus? Let me help get you started ahead of the pack. Learn more about what I can do for you. photo by thomashawk