Published by
Jennifer Sethre
Navigating the Job Rejection Minefield: What's Legit and What's Not?
A discussion of valid and invalid reasons for not being hired after a job interview. Legitimate reasons include a lack of experience compared to other candidates,not being able to provide examples of your impact in previous roles, displaying a negative attitude, and interview slot limitations. On the other hand, non-legitimate reasons for rejection might involve judgments about your personal environment during a virtual interview, the absence of a thank-you note, minor interruptions during the interview, your personal fashion choices, the type of device you use for a virtual interview, font choices on your resume, or unreasonable tasks assigned during the interview process. The post emphasizes focusing on factors you can control and improving your professional presentation while understanding that some rejection factors are beyond your control.