The interviews went really well! You liked all (or most) of the people you met there and felt they liked you, too. But, in the end, you didn't receive a job offer. Rats!
If you REALLY liked them, view this as a temporary setback. Send them a thank you note. Seriously. You'll be near the top of the list of potential candidates for their next job. THIS WORKS! See the sample notes in this article by Job-Hunt's Editor Susan P. Joyce.
If you are a student or new graduate just starting out, employers may look at one variable that may override any work experience you have – your grade point average (GPA).
The best GPA is, of course, 3.0 or better. If your GPA is lower, check out the 2 strategies former recruiter and current college career advisor Job-Hunt’s New Grad Job Search Expert Chandlee Bryan offers to present an alternate (but honest) narrative on your resume to showcase your GPA.
"Do you have any questions" is one of the interview questions most employers ask. (If they don’t ask, leave.) Be prepared with your questions. The employer will view you as lacking interest if you don’t ask
questions.
You will benefit, too, by learning more about the job and organization. Job-Hunt’s Editor Susan P. Joyce offers over 50 questions you can ask during your interview to understand more about the hiring manager, your potential co-workers, and the organization.
Entering a "current job" in your LinkedIn profile can seem over-the-top when you’re unemployed. Employers may see through your attempts to cover up a period of unemployment. But, if you choose to omit a current position, your ranking will drop slightly in LinkedIn search results.
LinkedIn Job Search Expert Laura Smith-Proulx offers 5 tips to retain visibility inside LinkedIn and promote your candidacy for the job you want.
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