I have been trying to follow up with HR for weeks now, regarding my last interview, and trying to get a 2nd interview. I have been sending emails, leaving voicemails... I finally got through today, and she tells me that the person I interviewed with has been very busy, but she will get back to HR on email.. then she tells me that there is another internal candidate going for the same job. I'm so upset!! I really thought I was going to get the job, and now to find out there is someone going for it, who is also internal, really bums me out.
aww karina! i'm really sorry.. i kinda know how you feel, im graduating this year and feel like i am up against all of my friends for jobs with the same companies... i imagine thats like being up against an internal candidate.. similar backgrounds, etc. maybe i'm wrong?
but anyways i know the disappointment.. but you worked hard and im sure you do great work and if this one doesn't work out, then you will be prepared for the next opportunity. everything happens for a reason. just remember that!
Well, that still doesn't mean you DIDN'T get it, right? Have confidence in yourself! A little competition never hurt anyone.. Don't be disappointed until you know for sure. Delay in response isn't always a bad thing. I interviewed at my current company for the first time in November, went for my second interview in December and wasn't hired until January.
Maybe the other internal candidate heard about you and is freaked out, too!! You still might get it. You're not out of the running until they give the position to someone else! Good luck!
I'll keep my fingers crossed--even though you still have some competition, it sounds like you still have a pretty good shot at getting it. Don't let your spirits get down--just rise to the occaision and you'll do great!
Aw, I hate that feeling - good luck with this one, since it sounds like you're not completely out of the running, or with the next one. Something good will come out of your tough year (besides your beautiful baby girl, of course).
I was up against an internal candidate for the job I have currently so have faith!! Maybe they are like my company and hire the best person for the job. It could be someone who is just trying to get a different position in the company and has no qualifications and would be terrible at the job.
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