Interviews
What to do after a difficult interview
Turn a disappointing interview into practical preparation for the next opportunity.
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Record what happened
Soon after the interview, write down the questions, where you felt confident and where your evidence was unclear. Separate facts from the harsh judgement that often follows a stressful experience.
Send any appropriate follow-up message, then continue your search rather than waiting for one outcome. If feedback is offered, ask for specific observations you can act on.
Improve one thing at a time
Rewrite weak examples, research missing information and practise answers aloud. If nerves affected you, rehearse the opening minutes and prepare a calm pause before answering.
A difficult interview is not a final verdict on your ability. Selection depends on fit, evidence and competition on that day; use what you learned without allowing one result to define the whole search.
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