Here's a scenario that is all too familiar for many people. The conversation exchange was energetic. The background, education and skills seemed to match spot on, and every person you interviewed with was impressed.
Several days or weeks may pass without a notification. After a few more days without hearing from anyone, you decide to contact the employer for an update.
You're told by the employer that they've changed their mind and decided to hire another candidate. What went wrong? The truth is it could be a number of factors outside of your control.
Employers often seek candidates who they feel are:
- A person who listens and can follow instructions
- Enthusiastic and maintains a positive attitude
- Dedicated and highly reliable
- Self-starters and able to solve problems
An employer can also make a change in hiring plans depending on changes in the economy or anticipated workflow. It also helps for a candidate to reason that a certain amount of experience, personal attitude, training and local market factors will always play into any hiring decision made by an employer.
If you're an Everest student, or you are looking into taking training at an Everest campus, keep in mind that finding a job may take as much energy and commitment as getting an education. We'll do everything we can to help at every step along the way.
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