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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Other - Careers & Employment |
I appeared desperate in a job interview, being out of job for1yr. What do I do? |
I'm an IT engineer, out of job for 1 yr for various reasons: Firstly a good company offered me a job but due to a last minute hiring freeze, I could not get it. I lost 4 months in the process ( I didnt look for other positions while the offer was in progress, my fault). After that I started applying again. In the few interviews I got, I did well but didnt get the offer for some reason. To increase my scope I started learning a lot of stuff. My job search got stunted during this time. Now I have a good range of skills but have a gap of 1 yr that I can't explain to people. Now I got an interview call from the same company that tried to hire me initially. As expected, they wanted to know what I've been doing. I was totally honest with them. I could see they weren't happy. Also, I really want this job. They sensed it, as I didn't negotiate the salary or position. I may get this job. but feel ashamed about showing desperation. Does this happen to anyone or just me ?? How to handle it ?? Don't be ashamed. It can be difficult to explain a year-long gap in your employment. Even if you were developing your skills to be more marketable, it's tough to really justify in the employer's eye. That doesn't mean you aren't hireable - it's just going to be a little tougher. And, the good thing is, more people are taking time off from careers - I've heard of people taking a year off to travel. Also, to take care of sick parents, etc. It is becoming more common to have these kinds of gaps. I think you did the right thing by being honest with them and letting them know what happened. Best of luck Source(s): Years in HR. I'd just tell anyone who asked you have been taking classes. They don't need to know where, just "what" you have been learning even if self taught (my husband has learned a lot on projects and got books like c++ etc) it's not a lie. I would just tell them you've done some consulting on the side and have taken some courses to better your language - Well, as they say, you can't "un-ring" a bell...what's done is done. Yes...I think everyone (myself included) has looked at what we said or how we acted during an interview..you may not have come off as "desperate" as you think! Worrying will not help or change a thing...trying to explain yourself after the fact is pointless (and makes you look REALLY desperate).... Relax...take deep cleansing breaths, and tell yourself you did all you can do....it's out of your hands now..a good, seasoned interviewer can look past the nervousness of the interviewee...honesty is ALWAYS the best policy...you did the RIGHT thing...hopefully, they will see that, and appreciate your honesty so much they will offer you the position... NEVER feel ashamed...you did your best, you were honest, and you have nothing to regret... Put good thoughts "out there"...good things will come back to you in return... I'll keep good thoughts for you,too, in hopes you get the job! check this link its good http://workathomejobssitelist.blogspot.c... . |
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