I had my first job interview!

And now, I’ve had my first rejection! 

The interview went well and I felt like I nailed it. Lady from HR called me today to say they went with two other people for the job though. She did praise me and say I interviewed well, but the other two had slightly edged me out on the specifications. I took that to mean they had the UK experience I was lacking. On a positive note she did say a few times that I should apply again when they have more positions open up. 

I’m glad they took the time to call me and give me nice feedback, but I am gutted. It seems like a lovely place to work with genuine opportunities to advance. I honestly thought I had this one in the bag. On the plus side though I’ve got more time to devote to driving lessons now!

Sorry  to hear you got a rejection but truly it can just be a numbers game, You'll eventually get  the job offer for sure! It's a positive that they actually called you back to follow up!

I think that sounds like you did an amazing job, especially as it was your first time! 

And you have your foot in the door now too which is great! 

Sorry  to hear you got a rejection but truly it can just be a numbers game, You'll eventually get  the job offer for sure! It's a positive that they actually called you back to follow up!

Yeah, I appreciated that they called and gave the reason for the rejection. It didn't sting as much either when she encouraged me to apply again so that helped my ego a bit! 

I think that sounds like you did an amazing job, especially as it was your first time! 

And you have your foot in the door now too which is great! 

I surprised myself with how well I did. I usually come away from job interviews nitpicking my performance, but this was the first time I felt I did my absolute best. 

I surprised myself with how well I did. I usually come away from job interviews nitpicking my performance, but this was the first time I felt I did my absolute best. 

You can't do better than that!