Re: Interview from hell

[Jan Boomsliter <boomah -at- CONCENTRIC -dot- NET>]

FWIW, if I received your call I would give you short shrift. And look
unfavorably on any further contact. Here's why.

1. Always remember WIFM.
2. You've interrupted me to put me on the spot.
3. I will never tell you my selection had anything to do with age, or any other
discrimination, unless I am looking for a law suit.
4. I will give you an evasive and/or vague response.  If you don't "get it,"
I'll make up something up, which you will either take to heart, or be even more
frustrated because it doesn't make any sense.

Jan

"Wolfe, William J. CER" wrote:

> Just a suggestion:
>
> There's no law that says you can't call one of your interviewers and ask --
> straightforwardly -- why you were not selected.
>
> I would explain that I thought I was well qualified for and sincerely
> interested in the job, and that I simply wanted to improve my abilities to
> interview for a like position.  I'd make sure that there wasn't so much as a
> hint of anger or frustration in my voice, and I'd be careful to listen
> patiently to whatever was said -- no interruption or argument, no matter how
> badly I felt about the situation.
>
> Then, as a postscript, if I still wondered about the age issue, I'd ask if
> age  (or anything else) had been a consideration.  Finally, I thank them for
> their time, and ask them to keep my resume on file -- just in case they'd
> like to reconsider me for this (or another similar) position.
>
> good luck,
> -Bill
>
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