Didn't Get the Immunization Gig

I came back from my break today and had a voice mail from the Immunization Coordinator.  It was a really hard decision, the message said, but they offered it to another candidate who accepted the job.  She went on and on about how great my experience is and how she hoped I'd consider them in the future, and she did leave me her telephone numbers.

$&%*^@!  I really wanted this job.  It would have been a good fit.  I wonder what the other person had to offer that I did not?  I wonder if I messed up somehow in the interview.  It's not like I am desperate for work since I have a job, but this gig was in my chosen field.

Oy.  I am very unhappy today.  What a way to start the New Year.

Disappointed Kix

Sorry about you not getting the job, but since you have all those questions and it seems like the caller is open to communicating with them - give them a call and ask.  I work as a rehabilitation evaluator for individuals with disabilities.  We encourage individuals who did not get hired to call the employer and find out what they could have done differently in order to have gotten the job.  Most employers are willing to share and it gives the individual something to work on the next time they interview.  If you do decide to call, I wish you luck in finding the answers.

i'm sorry, kix.

Yuck. Sorry.

My husband was kicked out of school for a low GPA today so I'm with you on woohoo, what a way to start the new year. I can't wait to start paying on student loans for classes he didn't pass, woohoo!

I am pissed off, very pissed off. Very very pissed off. Everything that is wrong right now, money and all, is directly related to him going to school and he couldn't even be bothered to do well? Give me a break! He is allowed to go back starting in summer but I am 100% against it. If he isn't going to make an effort, what the hell is the point?

Oops sorry. I am venting in the wrong place, but my point was, I get ya loud n clear on the disappoinment front! I agree with Clirishu, call her or send her an e-mail asking how you can improve your interview skills and what the decision was based on.

*hugs*

So sorry Kix, hugs and more hugs.
Thank the Lord you didn't quit the job you were in to try for the new one.  In this economy you are just glad to have one but I'm sad it's not the one you really wanted.
Sheri

Hi Kix,

you likely don't know me - I tend to lurk on this board more than I post - but I'm feeling ya.  Its really disappointing when something you want bad doesn't work out.  When it happens to me, I remember this one job I really, really , really wanted like 20 years ago.  I was in my early 20's and this was a secretarial position.  I couldn't pass the damn typing test to save my life - they liked me and gave me 3 chances on it.  I felt stupid and rather uncoordinated at the time - but life has taken a lot of twists and turns since then and some good people and things and educational opportunities would not be in my life today if I had gone in that direction.  Not getting the job is disappointing and will no doubt feel yuck for awhile but theres a blessing in all this somewhere.  You know the old story...this much sh--, there must be a pony!

Peace

Bummer...I know how bad you wanted that job.  Something else will come along now that you're in the system

Sorry KIX but it was for a reason...Oh don't my kids and friends hate me saying that but sincerely I have found it to always be the case. maybe something better will come up....

Really sorry to hear that Kix.  I know you were really excited about it.  Not much consololation now, but hopefully it will be apparent shortly as to why now wasn't the right time.  It does sound like there was a split decision and the Immun Coord was really disappointed that you weren't selected.  You sure must have left quite an impression if she left her numbers and asked you to consider them in the future. 

Take this frustration today and put it towards your New Year's resolution and go kick some butt!

-Dawn

I am so sorry Kix!!! I would def call her next week and ask for feedback. On a good note, it sounds like they werevery impressed with you if they want you to consider them in the future. I woud keep your eyes and ears open for other opportunities with them!