Having No Expectations Does Somehow Works...

[J_trustno1]

So today I had an interview after 6 months as you all probably know of this. the first 30 mins was doing a test on Excel and SQL. Then it was 1hr of them ripping apart my CV (in other words going through every detail) and having a go at me (i.e. asking me all the questions they could).

After these 90 mins of torture, I kind of feel that I will not get this job because their questions were quite tough and I don't expect anything in return. About 6 months ago when I had an interview, I passed their phone interview, passed the face to face interview and then they rejected me only based on psychometric test and didn't even bother replying until I asked and they didn't give any information about what I was lacking.

I always used to apply for jobs thinking that I passed the phone call and I will be called in and this never happened.

So for this today's interview I passed the phone interview, passed the online psychometric test, did the test + interview today AND now I feel that I won't be accepted. I feel that I will get the generic automated email stating, "Thank you for your application and your time to attend the interview. Unfortunately we regret to inform you that you do not meet the requirements of the role". I have been getting these automated rejection emails for a year and it won't surprise me if this happened again regardless of 200 + applications.

Is this okay to not expect anything?

 

[joeylittle]

I think having no expectations is a very good thing, actually. But I wish it were possible for you to maybe not be so self-critical. It sounds like an exhausting interview, but can you think of a few things that you can feel good about, separate from having no expectations?

 

[J_trustno1]

@joeylittle : thanks for the reply. I used to come home and cry when I went for interviews last year. But today I decided not to give a shit anymore because I can't please everyone. I got home had lunch and watching some tv and doing embroidery. Doing something with hands somehow calms me down. I'm sitting away from my laptop and giving the job search a break for few hours and will get back to it after going to the gym. Thanks :hug:s

 

[joeylittle]

That sounds really great, @J_trustno1 - have fun at the gym!

 

[nic1633]

I just went through the same thing with a consulting firm's client. I had 4 interviews, kept getting called back, and then it just fizzled out of nowhere. There was no reason given. Just the manager's personal preference I guess.

Rejection is always difficult, but I like to think I'm being protected from the wrong path when things just don't work out. I know we will both find the right thing at the right time!

It's okay to not have any expectations, but don't be down on yourself. You are valuable and will be a great asset to the right people. Don't give up!