5 Ways To Quit Panicking Before a Big Interview

5 Ways To Quit Panicking Before a Big InterviewInterviews, especially for jobs we really want, can be incredibly nerve-wracking. Here are five ways to calm yourself down and walk in with the confidence youll need to land the job. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) Turn the voices offYour brain is probably playing a loop of what-ifs. Those have to stop. There are plenty of things you wont be able to control, and theres no use worrying about those. And theres no sense worrying about the things you can controltry controlling them instead. Give yourself periodic reality checks and make sure youre not spinning too far off into a fear spiral.Find your power placeYoull perform best when you feel at your best. That means being relaxed, confident, and tapped into what it is that makes you special. Figure out before the interview how to channel this feeling, and practice conjuring it up. That way, even when youre in the hot seat, youll be able to acc ess it and get into your groove.BreatheAs silly as it sounds, remind yourself to breathe. Nerves are a physiological response and your reaction to them can exacerbate the panic cycle. A few deep breaths can calm your autonomic nervous system enough for you to get back on track.Embrace rejectionFearing it wont help you avoid it. Rejection is more common than not. The sooner you come to peace with getting a few nos for every yes, the better. Instead of feeling the shame, try embracing the positive you tried, you may have failed, but you probably learned something worthwhile that will help you next time.See the personIts easy to view your interviewer as a robot or a super-villain holding the keys to your future and stingily not letting you in. But hiring managers are people too. Theyd be delighted if you were the last person they ever had to interview. So connect on a human level, do your best, and remember youre just two people having a conversation.After enough interviews and buildin g this new calm and confidence, you might start to view them as a pleasant opportunitysomething to look forward torather than a thing to dread.

These Tips Will Help You Ace Your Next Phone Interview

These Tips Will Help You Ace Your Next Phone InterviewDos And Donts To Help You Ace Your Next Phone InterviewSo, youve searched the internet for articles about writing the perfect resume and cover letter. Your friends proofread your work, and now youre ready to submit. Days later, you receive an schmelzglas Congratulations You have been selected to speak with someone regarding the open opportunity you expressed interest in.Searching the internet, you can find plenty of articles preparing you for your on-site interview. There are even more about crafting the perfect resume. But in between submitting your resume and receiving an invitation to meet with the gruppe on-site, youll most likely speak with someone from the Human Resources team and the roles Hiring Manager.These preliminary conversations are so vital to the interview process that they can make or break your opportunity to land your dream job. Here are some basic dos and donts that will help you ace your initial phone intervie w.AVAILABILITYDo Provide the Recruiter or Hiring Manager with as many blocks of time as possible when sharing your availability. We understand youre a busy person??just like we are. Sending several times helps to ensure we can schedule the call right away.Dont Send just one 30-minute window as your availability. Remember that the people interviewing you are in meetings, on the telephone, and connecting with hiring managers. That means if you send us a very small window, there is a likelihood that we will elend be available during that time. Ill have to circle back, delaying the time we could be speaking with one another.PREPARATIONDo Research the company youre interviewing with. I work at WayUp, so I expect candidates to look at our website, review our content, and be curious about the person theyre speaking with. Also important, read and understand the job description before your call. Were going to want to know why youre interested in WayUp and this opportunity.Dont Come unprepare d to talk about the role. Were looking for passionate candidates who are excited about our mission. And this is your opportunity to ask me anything youre curious about. Thoughtful questions about the role, the team, and the organization alert the person youre speaking with that youre deeply passionate about this opportunity.Pro Tip This is your chance to stand out. The candidates who go above and beyond to heidewitzka the team are the people who are invited to an on-site. So, whatever you can do to set yourself apart from other candidates means youre one step closer to your dream job.TAKE THE CALLDo Be ready for the call. Answer the phone with great energy and remain professional. The best calls begin with someone answering the phone saying, Hello, this is _____.I cant stress this enough. Hello, this is Susan is an infinitely more professional way to answer a call than a simple Hi.Dont Answer the call and then need time to get situated. Make sure youre not in a noisy location?. Find somewhere where we can have an excellent chat about your experience and the opportunity youve applied to. If you need to reschedule your call, we understand. People have busy lives. Providing as much advance notice as possible is helpful (and shows you really value communication).FOLLOW UPDo Write a follow-up thank you note. After speaking with a candidate who is curious, engaging, and skilled, its the cherry on top of the cake when we receive an email thanking us for helping someone learn about the ins and outs of this role.Dont Stop communicating. Aside from sending a note, keeping in close communication with the person you spoke with is a two-way street. If we dont hear from you for 34 days, we may assume youre no longer interested in the role. Stay connected to avoid miscommunication.Pro Tip Receiving a handwritten card is such a nice feeling, but its unnecessary. In 2018, a thoughtful, well-written email will go a long way toward helping you stand out. The best part? It can al so be delivered in an instant.

She Waited 6 Months To Work For BuzzFeed And Its The Best Job Shes Had In 11 Years

She Waited 6 Months To Work For BuzzFeed And Its The Best Job Shes Had In 11 Years Liz Grillo, a Mobile Quality Assurance Engineer, just celebrated her first year at BuzzFeed. She may have waited 6 months for the position to open to apply, but says its the best job that shes had in 11 years. The PowerToFly talent spoke with us about her experience working remotely from her home in Buenos Aires, Argentina.How would you describe a typical work day?I do my job at home, where I feel comfortable and calm. Some people prefer to go to bars with Wi-Fi or co-working places, but I prefer to be in a quiet place. I wake up and jump on Slack, the chat service that we use. At the same time, I check Jira, our issue tracking tool, to see if theres something to start working on. Our sprints last two weeks. We have a week to check cards and fix bugs and a week to do the regression. I generally know what to expect throughout the day.What advice would you give other women interested in working remotely? If you really want the job, be patient. I had to wait 6 months until a QA position was available to apply, but this is the best job Ive had in 11 years. It was worth the wait When you have the job, the company needs to feel like youre there, even though youre leid physically in the same place. Good communication matters. Be clear and also report what youre doing, even when your manager doesnt ask. Sometimes leaders are so busy that they dont have the time to check in, but they will eventually find a moment to read your message and know what youve been working on.Do you have any strategies for staying efficient outside of an office? What tools do you use?Communication is really important to me. I try to be as proactive as I can. I communicate all the time with my manager. I try to keep him posted on everything. If I have a herausforderung, I say it. I have no shame. If everything is OK, I say that too. Having communication with the rest of the team really helps to keep the concept of team work alive.What are the biggest challenges about working remotely? How have you overcome them?Sometimes (but not often) I miss having people around. But honestly, when I do the math, I realize that I love working quietly at home. When I feel that way, I try to go out and hang out with friends after my workday is complete.Even though I know how to speak English, when I initially had to communicate with people in a language that is not my native one, I had to improve my writing skills. I had to become clearer and mora concise. This was a positive thing for me. I like English, so it wasnt a problem for me try to get better at it.Courtesy of LizGrilloHow do you spend your time outside of work?Im passionate about traveling, writing and drawing. I also enjoy being outside with nature and playing sports??especially swimming, running, walking and trekking. I love meeting new people and talking with everyoneWhats one detail that most people dont know about you?Even though I work in tec h, I studied anthropology and almost have a degree in the field. I have two final tests and Im done Anthropology actually helped me in tech, especially when it comes to relationships, communications skills and working in quality assurance (QA). It helps me walk in the users shoes. Ive been studying tech on my own for 11 years. As the industry evolves, I continue to learn.What do you like best about working with PowerToFly?Many things Working remotely allows me to avoid public transportation. This was big plus for me Public transportation usually stresses me out, especially at rush hour. Im able to sleep better and for longer, so during the day Im less tired and more productive. In other jobs that I had before, I could work from home one day per week, but working remotely every day is another thing. This is fun Its really improved my people skills, and Ive acquired more knowledge in the mobile field, which I can add to my resume.My job also requires me to speak and write in English. You really learn a language when you use it, so this is an excellent opportunity to do that. Im able to speak with talented people (who are mostly women) from many other countries, which is a dream for an almost anthropologist We all share what we know to help each other. My team is amazingI also have more time for me. Because Im not traveling to an office every day and am sleeping well, I have more time to study and to do other things that I couldnt do when working in an office. One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

Vital Questions Top CEOs Ask Their Teams Constantly

Vital Questions Top CEOs Ask Their Teams ConstantlyVital Questions Top CEOs Ask Their Teams ConstantlyAs a CEO or one of your companys top leaders, there are manyways you can go about determining if your business is on track. But when it comes to understanding productivity, as in how productive your people are relative to the results theyre creating, the last thing you want is to go on a wild goose chase trying to find out whats working and whats not. Fortunately, there are some vital questions you can ask to get razor-sharp clarity on your organizations productivity. The answers to these five questions will help you Improve goal-settingMake more empowered decisions about your companys strategic directionDiscover how to more effectively lead and inspire performance. Asking these questions is a proven practice that disciplined leaders do regularly. They do this purposefully, creating a winning culture, where everyone feels inspired, productive, and rewarded relative to what matters mo st. Here is a list of the questions? Do I Have the Right Talent? The very best leaders are purposefully and strategically surrounding themselves with talented teams of people. behauptung carefully chosen individuals possess skills and innate gifts that surpass those of their leaders. These employees are working alongside their leaders and behind the scenes, driving productivity, profitability, and overall success. Part of your responsibility to lead your team requires finding the very best talent and helping them achieve their full potential. You must also choose those who have the capacity to deliver according to job requirements and exude openness to learning and growth when asked or required. In terms of having the right talent, its also extremely important to hire who is right. Studies have shown that 80 percent of turnover is directly tied to bad hiring decisions- and turnover is expensive In fact, for some companies, hiring mistakes commonly cost hundreds of thousands of d ollars. Do We Have Goal Clarity? Starting with you and then moving out to the front-lines of your business, determine whether everyone has a good grasp of their major goals. Look for opportunities to pull employees aside and ask What are your goals? or How are you performing against your goals? If individuals struggle with articulating their goals, perhaps describing activities they are doing instead, youve got your answer They are not clear on their goals. View this moment of truth as an opportunity to take corrective actionto get your team focused on clear objectives. Goal clarity is vital to your organizations success. In our experience cultures that embrace a Whats the goal? mindset are more productive. In fact, weve seen companies once slacking in productivity make leaps in progress by simply asking this question consistently. Its powerful Do We Have Goal Alignment? Assuming everyone at your business has clear goals, explore whether the goals for different departments a re aligned or opposed to each other. For example, ifa core goal is to reduce overtime across the firm and in response you cut customer services hours, it is likely that customer satisfaction will decrease as the complaints increase. This is a classic case of goal misalignment. High performing companies and leaders work hard to ensure goal alignment. Are We Holding People Accountable? Real accountability requires sheer discipline if it is going to work. Its not easy, but the effort and short-lived pain are worth the gain. In fact, this discipline is essential to achieve the goals of the company. You must drive accountability down through the organization to fully impact it. Regularly scheduled meetings where performance gets reported and measured is an excellent approach to get every team member on the same page and focused on the right goals. These meetings also provide insight into whats working and what isnt, who needs coaching, and, ultimately, who is engaged and not engaged. How Are We Performing Against the Competition? The very best organizations know their competition inside and out. They use this information to spot opportunities and make critical decisions about what direction to take their business and how to increase productivity by developing and supporting their people differently. Knowing your competition gives you an opportunity to create a competitive advantage. Ask your team to explore how theyd feel if they could do something new or different relative to the competition. Then inspire their productivity, giving your employees the freedom and support necessary for developing cutting-edge solutions that align with your company goals. The Bottom Line Questions are a powerful teaching tool for leaders. By asking the right questions, your team develops an understanding of what you view as important, promoting clarity and focus. While there is a nearly endless supply of questions you can ask, the five described in this article promotes f ocus on the issues that drive employee productivity and performance. Use them in great business health Updated by Art Petty

Almost 2 in 3 workers fantasize every day about leaving their job

Almost 2 in 3 workers fantasize every day about leaving their jobAlmost 2 in 3 workers fantasize every day about leaving their jobMany of us go to work wishing we were somewhere else. According to a new Monster.com survey highlighted by Moneyish, almost two in three workers have daily daydreams about getting a different job. These are recurring fantasies. In the survey of 993 U.S. employees, 64% of workers have daily daydreams about working elsewhere, while 27% of workers return to this dream once a week. What daydreams reveal about your career identityIf you are having daily daydreams at work, that is notlage necessarily a bad thing. Daydreaming does not mean you are a ditz if you can control when and how you do it, it can enhance your creative brainpower. Daydreamers who let their mind wander in their daily lives were more open to different experiences, according to one study. When you are open to where your mind takes you, you can help new ideas take root in your brain. Letting yo ur mind wander during boring tasks is proven to help us on creative tasks. But if you are consumed by detailed fantasies about giving your two weeks notice and walking out the door, these daydreams could be a signal that you need a new job, or you need to work harder to make your current one more fulfilling. According to people who have made the leap to second careers, the best time to switch jobs is when you stop learning. If you spend more time daydreaming about a new job, and less time thinking about your actual job, this could be push you need to make a change with your career. You can help your fantasy become a reality if you give it a concrete game plan How primed are you to make that change? Is it a slam dunk, or will it require some re-creation? How about your finances? Do you have the money to spend an extended time in the transition process without income, or do you need to keep a steady stream flowing? career coach Curt Rosengren advises. These are all hard questions you need to ask yourself before your daydream can shape itself into your desired reality.

The 18 questions to ask in an informational interview

The 18 questions to ask in an informational bewerbungsbewerbungsvorstellungsgesprchThe 18 questions to ask in an informational interviewInformational interviews can be extremely beneficial ways to build contacts in your industry, uncover hidden job markets, and learn more about the hiring process. In order to get all the advice you need, prepare a list of questions to ask in an informational interview that you can use each time you meet with a professional contact. Ladders compiled a list here to help get you started.First, lets dive into what an informational interview actually is, why you want as many as you can get, and how to land them.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreWhat is an informational interview?An informational interview is a meeting that you can set up in order to learn more about a position, company, or industry.You should always attempt to land a face-to-face infor mational interview as these will be most useful in the relationship building process. Ask your professional contact if they have time to grab lunch or a coffee- your treat, of course.Use this informational interview email sample to guarantee that a professional industry contact agrees to speak with you.Conducting multiple informational interviews is the most effective way to enter into your industry, according to Bob Martin, the assistant dean for internships and career placement in the Bellasario College of Communications at Penn State University. Now weve got a network of people who know you, your skills, knowledge and experience and believe youre qualified, Martin said. Hopefully when they hear about that entry level job that theyre not interested in, because theyre on their third or fourth promotion, they think of you instantaneously.Make the most out of your conversation by using this list of questions to ask in an informational interview.These are the important questions to as k in an informational interview if you only have 10 minutesHow did you break into this industry?What do you recommend for someone like me who is looking to land an entry level job?Can I forward you my resume and have you take a quick look at it?Id love to stay in contact, what form of communication is best for you?15 questions to ask in an informational interview if you have one hourHow did you get into the geschftsleben?Did you have internships in college?What was your first role after graduation?What did you do when you were in my exact position?Did you make any mistakes during your job search?When and how did you start your job search?What strategies did you employ to find your first post-graduation job?Which strategies were effective? Which were not?What advice do you have for me as a young professional?How can I get started gaining experience?Heres my resume, can you look at it for 30 seconds and tell me your thoughts?Heres my portfolio/e-portfolio, can you look it over for a f ew minutes and tell me what you think?Here are my job search strategies, is there anything in this process that Im missing?Now that you know how I am positioning myself with my resume and portfolio, do I seem like a strong candidate for an entry-level position in this industry?If not, what should I do differently?3 magic questions to ask in an informational interview at the end of the conversationWhat advice do you have for me as an entry level candidate whos interested in doing what you do?Who are the other people with whom I should be having these conversations?Id love to stay in touch, whats the best way to do that for you?These magic questions are relationship building questions and they have to go after youve built a relationship, otherwise they feel hollow, said Heidi Robinson, director ofcareer education and training at Wake Forest University.The second question may provide you with some additional contacts, which could turn into more informational interviews and possibly a j ob opportunity. According to Robinson, an upcoming graduate should get ready to have multiple informational interviews per week if theyre serious about landing a job.The last magic question is important in order to keep this connection alive. By asking what method of communication is best for the contact, youre showing your value their time and preferences.The one question not to ask in an informational interviewAnyone conducting an informational interview should not ask, Can you get me a job? This question turns an informational interview into a transactional experience because your contact can only answer with a yes or a no. This type of experience doesnt do much for relationship building.Additionally, you will most likely be meeting this professional contact for the first time during this informational interview. A serious industry professional will not be ready to put their name to you, which is what youre asking them to do by recommending you for a position. If you impress them during the informational interview, youre off to a great start for building a relationship with someone who may be able to recommend you for a role down the road.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Why Employers Dont Always Respond After Job Interviews

Why Employers Dont Always Respond After Job InterviewsWhy Employers Dont Always Respond After Job InterviewsYou had a great interview for a job you really want. Your answers were spot-on, you connected with the interviewer, your test went wellbut you havent heard back from your future boss-to-be. As frustrating as it might be, this happens quite often.According to a CareerBuilder survey, a staggering 75% of people said they didnt hear back from a position they had applied for. The reasons below might help explain why employers dont respond after job interviews.Why Employers Dont Respond After Job InterviewsTheyre too busy.A potential employer might be trying to not only fill the position you applied for, but several others as wellsimultaneously. So it makes sense, then, that they might be too busy to get back to just one candidate about just one job opening. And while it might not seem like a real reason, being swamped with reviewing job applications, scheduling interviews, and scree ning candidates can oftentimes be the real reason why employers dont respond right away (if at all) after job interviews.You werent chosen.This might be one of the most obvious reasons why job seekers dont hear back from employers. Still, most people would agree that they would rather get a friendly Thanks, but no thanks email or phone call than the alternative- being ignored. If you havent heard back after a few weeks post-interview (and you didnt hear back even after you followed up on your job application), its safe to assume that you didnt get the position and should keep interviewing with other companies.Theyre afraid of legal issues.In todays litigious world, it seems like almost any excuse can be grounds for a lawsuit- and companies know that all too well. So instead of calling to let you know why you specifically werent hired (e.g., you didnt have the required skill set, you didnt get a good reference from a previous employer, etc.), hiring managers may adopt a silence is go lden rule when dealing with those not hired.By not responding, the door is closed.If by some chance a hiring manager did offer a reason as to why you werent hired, they might fear that youll contact them again with follow-up questions. To avoid having that line of communication- and potentially getting into trouble- they keep the door closed to prevent future questions and prevent hurting your feelings.Theyre totenstill interviewing.You applied for a job almost immediately after you spotted it online. Thing is, maybe 100 other eager job candidates did, too. One of the big reasons why employers dont respond after job interviews could be because theyre slowly weeding through the stacks of job applications and following up with applicants theyre interested in interviewing.Another thing to keep in mind is that maybe the position doesnt have to be filled immediately, or some aspect of the job has changed and management is working out the new specifics of the role. In any case, the employ er has extra time to go through the hiring process and might get back to youeventually.The job isnt available anymore. In an ideal world, a prospective boss would clue you in if the position you diligently applied for wasnt available anymore, but thats not always the case. Sometimes, the unexpected happens after a job is posted (for example, the position is eliminated, revamped, or its given to a current staffer), and employers dont always explain what happened to the job they just go radio silent instead.They forgot about you. Accidents can (and do) happen during the hiring process. Applications are deleted and job candidates can be forgotten about. Thats why its so important to always follow up on job applications (especially the ones that youre really interested in). Not only does it show your continued interest in the job, it also allows you to correct any potential blunders you may have committed during the job interview. But most importantly, if a hiring manager did manage to misplace your application, it puts you front and center in his mind again.Theyre totally rude. To you, the job you applied for could change the trajectory of your career- and your life. For a recruiter or hiring manager, you might be just another applicant. Dont take it too much to heart. If you dont hear back from a potential employer(and youve followed up and done everything that you can as an interested job candidate), dont take it too rolleally. While its painful to sit and wonder why you never heard back, just remember- the job thats truly meant for you could be just around the corner.Theres just no real reason why. Sometimes, an employer doesnt get back to a job candidate for the reason that there just isnt a reason. It wasnt like you bombed the interview- but you didnt exactly ace it, either. You were nice enough, but you might not have been a standout candidate. Your answers were good, but not enough to seal the deal. And for an employer to try to articulate that you did not hing wrong (but still didnt get the job) can be confusing and upsetting to a candidate.You didnt click with your interviewer.Sure, job candidates should be judged based solely on their qualifications and prior job experience. But that doesnt always happen. Like it or not, some employers base their decisions on factors that are completely not related to the job, such as a persons appearance, their lack of eye contact, or even their self-confidence level. And even though it might not be fair, if personalities dont mesh well during a job interview (or worse, they clash), it can negatively impact your chances of getting hired. So if the reason for not hiring you is a personal one, it could open up an employer to a potential lawsuit if they were to disclose it.You didnt ask for it. It might seem strange to ask a prospective employer for a reason why you didnt get hired as the job interview is actually happening, but it could be a smart move. Lets say that youre on-ramping back into the w orkforce, just recently graduated from college, or are still an interview newbie, for example. Asking ahead of time (either at the end of the interview or during your follow-up communication afterwards), for an employer to assess why you might not get the job shows that youre mature enough to realize that there are probably a lot of candidates vying for the same job, and you might not get a job offer. In this case, its not so much about placing blame towards your potential employer about not getting hired, but finding out what you may have done incorrectly so that you can improve your job interviewing skills for subsequent job interviews.As you can see, there are a myriad reasons why you may not hear back from employers after an interview. Keep your spirits up, tighten your interviewing skills, and get back out thereWish you could talk through your job search and career questions with someone? now offers one-on-one online career coaching sessions where our experts work to review yo ur experience, provide actionable feedback, and answer questions.SIGN UP FOR CAREER COACHING TODAY This is a version of a post that was originallypublished April 11, 2015.