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Jeff Magnuson, MBA
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over 6 months ago

Other Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job

A form rejection email is often not an accurate depiction of why you were not offered the job. Here are some other (very valid) reasons why you may not have received an offer, despite what you were told.

  • Hiring Freeze
  • Always Meant for an Internal Employee
  • Company is Afraid to Pull the Trigger
  • Found Someone Cheaper
  • Company Decided to Delay the Hire
  • Job Went to the Boss’s Niece
  • Company is Restructuring

Keep this in mind the next time you’re told “you weren’t a fit for our needs” or “we decided on a candidate with more experience” or not told a thing.

The ACTUAL reason could have absolutely nothing to do with you.

Of course, if this becomes a pattern, it’s possible your interviewing skills simply need some polishing. That’s easy enough to correct. I work with job seekers all the time in this area.

Bottom line: If a company decides not to move on with you (or never gives you any type of response), realize it’s their loss and continue to progress forward with your job search.

#jobsearch #rejection #jobseeker #interviews #advice

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Jeff Magnuson, MBA
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over 6 months ago

I Don’t Even Know What I Want to Do

If this is you, understand that this is a normal and actually a healthy place to be.

Who’s to say we’re supposed to always have next steps 100% figured out?

If you’re not sure what you want to do, I’m guessing there’s a good chance that you DON’T want to do what you’re doing now or what you just left?

Great!

Instead of trying to think or guess what you can do next, utilize the information that is already out there to help you.

Sites like this one, Indeed, among others have tons of job descriptions. Simply type in some keywords that illustrate the kind of work you would like to do (i.e. Customer Service, Training, Account Management) and see what comes up.

You are simply using the job descriptions that populate to help you get a sense of what types of roles are out there.

Read them casually and when you see something within those roles that interests you, insert THOSE keywords and keep searching.

As you do this, the picture will become clearer: you will find roles that interest you and roles that do not. Both are valuable.

Finally, once you have some ideas for your next step, find folks who are already working in those roles and see if they’d be willing to talk to you so you can learn even more and get the full story.

#jobsearch #jobsearchtips #careeradvice #jobseeker

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Jeff Magnuson, MBA
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Speak Up During Phone Interviews

This may sound obvious to some of you, but make sure you actively PROJECT your voice when speaking with recruiters, HR professionals, or hiring managers during phone interviews.

Not everyone is great on the phone, and that’s okay. This simply means you need to consciously dial up the volume so your excitement and interest about the role and talking about your past comes across well.

Don’t worry about speaking too loudly (chances are you won’t), so go a little over and above your normal volume. Besides, if you are too loud, they will simply lower the volume on their phone. No big deal.

Remember, for these interviews, the interviewers cannot see you, so your eye contact and hand gestures are meaningless (although definitely smile as that will come through in your tone).

To help you stand out among other applicants, you must up the volume and inflect your voice to showcase your enthusiasm and personality for the company and the role.

#advice #jobsearch #interviewtips #jobinterviews #jobseeker

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Vincent Vava
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over 6 months ago

What made me stay at #Jobseeker was I try lots of marketing but nothing came up for me

I was thinking mabey one I get job that will make me not sufaring so can benefit something because I am a CO2 welder

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over 6 months ago

Temp Jobs in Ontario, CA!

#SnellingStaffing is hiring in Ontario, CA! We have immediate openings for Warehouse Workers, Production Worker, General Labor, Food Manufacturing Packers, Data Entry Clerks, and more! Apply today at https://ontario.snelling.com/job-seekers-employment-opportunities/

#hiring #jobsearch #jobseeker #interview #hiringevents #nowhiring #jobs #readytowork #tempjobs

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Lundyn Stringfellow
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over 6 months ago

Anyluck anyone? I hope all is doing well & surviving..... Anyone have any luck with a job in College Station, Tx #jobseeker

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Lundyn Stringfellow
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over 6 months ago

Strike after Strike after Strike.....

In Need of assistance, job cut my hours way low to only a day or two so i desperately in need of another job. Not giving up just in need of the help any advice? Ive been applying to lots of places and no luck. #Jobseeker

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Kelsey Griffin
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over 6 months ago

Aramark has a job for YOU!

Aramark is hiring dishwashers and cooks @ CHUBB Whitehouse Station in New Jersey! The links to apply are below. We also have many other jobs available nationwide, visit our careers page to explore roles near you!

Dishwasher role: https://hourly-aramark.icims.com/jobs/270931/job?mode=job&iis=Sourcing&iisn=KGriffin-Jobcase

Cook role: https://hourly-aramark.icims.com/jobs/274326/job?mode=job&iis=Sourcing&iisn=KGriffin-Jobcase

Our Careers Page: https://hourly-aramark.icims.com/jobs/intro

#nowhiring #applytoday #jobsearch #jobseeker #employment

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Kelsey Griffin
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over 6 months ago

Aramark is Hiring!!! Apply today!

Aramark is hiring for a retail sales associate lead position at Colonial Williamburg in Williamsburg, VA. If you have customer service and retail experience I encourage you to apply or pass it along to a friend you think might be interested. The link to the application can be found below.

https://hourly-aramark.icims.com/jobs/270520/job?mode=job&iis=Sourcing&iisn=KGriffin-Jobcase

#jobsearch #jobseeker #Retail #RetailAssociate #CustomerService #nowhiring #application #applytoday

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Kelsey Griffin
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over 6 months ago

Aramark is Hiring!!! Apply today!

Seeking work in the Virginia? Aramark is hiring for multiple positions in Richmond, Bridegewater, and Williamsburg. Below is a link for a Custodial Service Worker role at Bridgewater College. Let me know if you are seeking job opportunities in Virginia.

https://hourly-aramark.icims.com/jobs/269872/job?mode=job&iis=Sourcing&iisn=KGriffin-Jobcase

#jobsearch #jobhunt #jobseeker #hourlyjobs #jobopening #nowhiring #jobs #careers #employment #foodservice

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