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5 Tips for Dealing with Interview Rejection Emails You just received a rejection email after you had a great interview (or so you thought). How do you respond? 1. Acknowledge your emotions (frustrated? scared? stressed?) 2. Reflect on the experience and identify areas for growth 3. Consider that this is not a funeral; it's an objection - Objections can be overcome! - How can you turn that around and cause the hiring manager to want another conversation? - What were the deciding factors in not moving forward together? - Don't "ask for feedback," as that feels too generic. - You are the expert in your field! The two of you are equals trying to determine best fit for each other's needs. 4. Stay persistent and continue your job search 5. Focus on self-care and engage in activities that bring you joy

Last push for the week all 😎 Some Friday wisdom from me... I felt like it was right to put out some lucky interview tips considering its Friday 13th- I don't know if I manifest it for myself or what but Friday 13th has NEVER been good to me 😂 Did you know they actually have two scientific names for a phobia of Friday 13th- friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia... now try and say those really fast 🤣 LUCKY INTERVIEW BULLET POINTS: -BE CONFIDENT Can't stress this enough in sales. If you didn't have enough of the skillset or background for the role, you wouldn't be interviewing. A lot of people let their own self doubt ruin their chances- interviewing is your chance to bring your CV to life so be confident in what you can bring! It's not a chance to catch you out, its a showcase of your ability! -BE PASSIONATE You can teach any product or service but passion and drive is the most valuable thing a sales candidate can offer. If you get this across to a potential employer, a lot of the time, it will make you a preferred option over experience. -RELATE EVERYTHING TO THE JOB SPEC Really focus in tailoring your responses to what you KNOW the employer wants. They have a need and its your job in the interview to show them how you can facilitate the need. If you can solve an issue for someone, they are automatically going to like you more. -REMEMBER ITS A TWO WAY THING Asking questions throughout an interview will always show you are engaged in conversation. To level that up, really think about what's important to you when taking a new role. Ask questions that will genuinely help you determine if the company and position is right- because its got to be the right fit for BOTH parties. It also comes across a lot more natural this way! -CLOSE THE INTERVIEW Always ask if the employer has any reservations about you or something similar. It opens the floor for the employer to ask any burning questions, you to reassure them and you can both leave the interview knowing all that needed to be, was said. If anyone needs any support with the interviewing process- inbox is always open! Also- avoid black cats, walking under ladders, stepping on 3 drains, breaking mirrors and opening up crisps upside down today- we don't need anymore bad luck 😄 Have a good weekend all! jade@pearsonwhiffin.co.uk

Nailing a job interview is crucial for in securing your dream role, especially in the competitive world of Residential Sales. Your performance during the interview can make or break you. Here’s a short run down of a few pointers 😊 Dress to Impress: Aim for smart, professional attire that aligns with the industry’s polished standards. While a clean-shaven look is always preferred, it’s essential to gauge the vibe of your target market first. Research: Dive deep into the agency’s background, familiarise yourself with management, and understand their roles. Demonstrating a strong understanding of the Agency’s journey showcases your dedication and passion, which will show in the interview. Know Your Skills: Be ready to showcase your expertise by walking the interviewer through your past accomplishments. Highlight specific examples of your negotiation style, communication standards, and problem-solving skills to underscore your value. Ask the Right Questions: Arm yourself with inquiries around the role expectations and growth opportunities that you actually care about. Avoid generic questions found through a quick online search - instead, focus on areas of genuine interest to you. Be Genuine: Authenticity is key. Avoid saying what you think the interviewer wants to hear. Real estate pro’s have a strong eye for detecting insincerity, so it’s best to be transparent and genuine in your responses. This is the same advice you would give to an Agent who is going in to appraise a property and hopefully list it. In the real estate, attitude often trumps experience. Candidates with the right mindset and genuine enthusiasm tend to shine brightest.

Interview traps, good or bad?!?! This week, we closed out a search for a VP of Sales........... We had two awesome candidates at final stage, both fantastic in their own right. Both nailed the interview process up until the final stage when one failed to read between the lines and deliver what the client was actually looking for instead of what the client asked for. Ironically, the successful candidate put less effort into the final round and essentially ignored what the hiring company had asked of her but absolutely nailed it. The unsuccessful candidate delivered to the brief and clearly spent a lot of time preparing but did not pass the test. For context, the client shared their sales deck and other commercial assets with the candidates and asked them to run a mock presentation. The unsuccessful candidate took their deck, made changes and enhancements to it and presented it back to the CEO and CCO as though they were a first time customer learning about the product. On the other hand, the successful candidate put the deck aside and ran a discovery call to learn more about the customer, their pain points and then used aspects of the product to sell to those pain points and get their commitment for a further meeting. The feedback from the CEO, "whilst candidate X did a great job, candidate Y did exactly what a good sales person should do and that's why we want to make her an offer " Is it fair? Should we expect people to be able to read between the lines? Should we be more up front and honest in what we are looking for? Please share thoughts

You just received the rejection email after an interview. Yes, the rejection hurts. What if there is a way to reduce the pain? All of us have experienced rejection at some time in our lives. That includes people who are actively seeking employment. You wonder what went wrong during the interviews. You blame yourself. You look inward, wondering where it all went wrong. Stop! Don't make this mistake. I used to make this mistake until I started looking at rejection differently. I stopped looking inside myself and started looking outward. Step back, look outside yourself, and evaluate what happened. When you look outside yourself, you might realize that: 🤔They found an internal candidate. 🤔You got the interview because of your skills. 🤔The requirements might have changed at the last minute. Remember, you got the interview because you were qualified to do the job. Next time, look outward. The pain of rejection doesn't disappear completely, but the pain decreases. You will recover sooner. Now, go with confidence and trust the right job will come. Are you struggling to remain positive after rejection? Do you think this approach will help someone? Comment and repost this to help someone who didn't get the job.

How do you handle rejections? I’ll answer this with a story. A few months ago, the company I had been working for unexpectedly decided to relocate its operations to another state. This led me to begin a new job search, fully aware that it would involve numerous applications, interviews, and inevitable rejections. However, I was prepared to view these rejections positively, as opportunities to practice my interview skills. I applied to a company where I wanted to make a career change. Initially, I was rejected right away by the automated system. Determined, I tailored my resume and applied again—another rejection. In fact, I applied ten times, tweaking my resume each time, but still faced rejection every time. Not ready to give up, I reached out to several recruiters from the company, hoping for a response. Finally, one recruiter replied and helped get my resume into the hands of the right person. Here’s what happened next: 1. My resume was sent to the appropriate recruiter. 2. I secured my first recorded interview. 3. I was invited to a face-to-face interview. After the final interview, I eagerly awaited an offer. Days passed, then weeks, with no update. I sent follow-up emails until I felt I might be overdoing it. Eventually, I got the news—they had decided to move forward with another candidate. To my surprise, they had sent the rejection email two days after my final interview, but I initially thought it was just an automatic rejection from a previous application. I had refused to believe it was a rejection from this particular role after all the effort I had put in. When I realized I wasn’t selected, I felt devastated. I blamed the job description for being unclear and the recruiter for not responding to my emails. But after some self-reflection, I came to an important realization: rejection is just redirection. It’s a chance to learn what worked and what didn’t, to refine your approach, and to understand that the company was simply doing what was best for them—it wasn’t personal. I didn’t get the job, but I connected with someone who was very sweet, very responsive throughout the process and provided feedback and encouragement. In the end, how I see it is this: you don’t lose if you learn. I’ve learned to stay positive and persistent, taking every experience as a lesson for the future. With each rejection, you know better for next time. Every rejection is the repetition that builds your muscle of resilience. :)

If you are rejected after completing the interview, this post is for you. Dealing with rejection can be challenging, especially in a professional context. It's important to remember that rejection is not personal. Tips to help you handle rejection: 👉 Reflect on the interview and find areas to improve. 👉Don't be afraid to ask the interviewer for feedback so you can learn from the experience. 👉Review your resume and cover letter to see if they need any adjustments. 👉Expand your network Seek advice from professionals. 👉Take this opportunity to connect with others, at least DM internally, to seek professional advice and gain valuable insights. Remember, every rejection brings you closer to the right job! How do you handle job rejections? Share your thoughts below! 👇

Spilling the Tea on…Thank You Notes 🫖 ☕️ As we draw nearer to the last weekend in January, and the days start to get a ‘little’ longer, here’s some tea on sending a 'thank you' after a job interview. So you just walked out of a job interview. You gave great answers to all the interview questions, and you seemed to get along well with the hiring manager! You slayed! 🙌🏻 That’s great—but you’re not done yet. Many hiring managers pay close attention to whether you write a thank you after the interview. My advice? Follow up as soon as possible by writing a personal thank you email. 🤔 Why you should send a thank you note after a job interview: Not only is it business etiquette to write one, but it also immediately makes you stand out from other candidates who don’t send a follow-up email. It also helps you build on the rapport you established in the interview by reminding the hiring manager who you are, what you talked about, and how you’re a great fit for the job and company. Finally, a thank you note can help alleviate any concerns you had about your conversation. Maybe you forgot to ask about a specific part of the role, or maybe you didn't answer a question clearly and want to clarify your statement—here’s your second chance. Here's 5 tips for sending a thank you note after an interview 👇🏻 1. Actually say “thank you” Don’t forget to thank the person for taking the time to meet or speak with you. You should thank them for the discussion, not the interview. Naming it as an interview sounds like a check-box process, especially if you had a great rapport with that person. A discussion sounds much more natural. 2. Keep it short and sweet Aim for three 2-3 sentence paragraphs max, with the bulk of the message focusing on what stood out in your conversation and what you’re most excited about in the role. 3. Tailor it to your recipient Each thank you note should be unique to the person you spoke with if you want to grab their attention and leave a positive, lasting impression. 4. It doesn’t have to be an email Email is the primary medium for sending a thank you note to a hiring manager or recruiter, but it doesn’t have to be the only format you use. It’s OK to use the platform where they found you. So, if they reached out to you on LinkedIn, it is perfectly fine for you to message them back on LinkedIn to say thank you after an interview. What do you think? Do you remember to send a thank you note? Or will you ensure you remember from now on!! ☕️ #careeradvice #followupstrategies #jobsearch

When conducting interviews, apply these powerful questioning techniques to get real and honest responses from your candidates. #InterviewTechniques #HiringStrategies #EffectiveHiring

From Rejection to Reflection: How to Bounce Back Stronger We’ve all been there. You leave an interview feeling confident, only to get the dreaded email: "We've chosen another candidate." Rejection stings - but it’s not the end. In fact, it can be the start of something better. Here are some tips to bounce back with confidence: 🔹 Instead of focusing on what went wrong, ask yourself what you learned. Every interview is a chance to grow. 🔹 Take a moment to review your performance. Were there areas where you felt less confident? Use this insight to improve your skills or approach. 🔹 Whether it’s updating your resume or sharpening your interview skills, now is the time to fine-tune your strategy. 🔹 Don’t take it personally. Rejection often comes down to company fit, and the right role is still out there. 🔹 Keep going! Those who push through setbacks are the ones who land the roles they deserve. Rejection isn’t a roadblock - it’s a stepping stone! Keep moving forward, and remember, every "no" gets you closer to the right "yes." 🎉 How do you handle rejection in your job search? Share your approach in the comments!