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**WordIsBond** · 14 May 2016, 08:47

Don't you always keep moving on until you've actually got a signed contract? You don't owe anybody anything until you actually reach an agreement. Until then, you are a business offering your services to other businesses, and none of the other businesses have agreed to purchase them.

Don't close that door, but don't stand there looking longingly at it, either. Always. Whatever the feedback.

**Kprad35** · 14 May 2016, 08:52

Originally posted by WordIsBond View Post

Don't you always keep moving on until you've actually got a signed contract? You don't owe anybody anything until you actually reach an agreement. Until then, you are a business offering your services to other businesses, and none of the other businesses have agreed to purchase them.

Don't close that door, but don't stand there looking longingly at it, either. Always. Whatever the feedback.

Just curious to find out what went wrong so I ll be better prepared for my future interview as I thought everything went so well and he appeared quite interested as he took more time explaining what project is and what would I be working on.

**SueEllen** · 14 May 2016, 09:16

The interviewer didn't like you.

**WordIsBond** · 14 May 2016, 09:25

Yeah, I was just responding to the "should I move on", to which the answer is "always."

So, I'll try to read between the lines, since that's what you want. You're "a bit intense." Work on being more like-able, easy-going. Maybe you were nervous, and it came out as "intensity"? I'd bet you weren't thinking about the interviewer, what would make him more at ease, what would make the interview more pleasant/enjoyable for him, what would help him.

He thought you'd be bored in the role, so he was going to see if maybe there is a different role for someone with your skills. So you gave the impression of someone who is very intense and technical, and won't be interested in a role that isn't like that. Is that you, or not? Was he right? If not, then you may have lost this contract simply on personality (or apparent personality) issues, because he thought you were too intense to take on a role that isn't perfectly suited to you.

Totally speculating, of course. I don't know you, the interviewer, etc. But I suppose it wouldn't hurt to work on smiling more, seeing the interviewer as a person doing a tough job (how are THEY supposed to figure out whether you will be a good fit based on this one meeting?), learn to engage them in easy/relaxed conversation, learn how to present yourself as competent but also friendly. Be ready to spend a minute or two (but probably not more) on chit chat about Leicester football or the weather or the upcoming Olympics or whatever that will let them know you are human, but to quickly transition to work so they know you are professional. That sends the message that you are good, but also that you'll fit in and that you aren't completely a nerd who only cares about being technical.

Have you been through any seminars on being interviewed?

**BrilloPad** · 14 May 2016, 09:46

You are too technical for the role.

I once had a technical test. I got 70% which was right in their target range. 60-80%.

They do like you - but the role is not quite right.

Keep looking.....

**Kprad35** · 14 May 2016, 09:49

Originally posted by WordIsBond View Post

Yeah, I was just responding to the "should I move on", to which the answer is "always."

So, I'll try to read between the lines, since that's what you want. You're "a bit intense." Work on being more like-able, easy-going. Maybe you were nervous, and it came out as "intensity"? I'd bet you weren't thinking about the interviewer, what would make him more at ease, what would make the interview more pleasant/enjoyable for him, what would help him.

He thought you'd be bored in the role, so he was going to see if maybe there is a different role for someone with your skills. So you gave the impression of someone who is very intense and technical, and won't be interested in a role that isn't like that. Is that you, or not? Was he right? If not, then you may have lost this contract simply on personality (or apparent personality) issues, because he thought you were too intense to take on a role that isn't perfectly suited to you.

Totally speculating, of course. I don't know you, the interviewer, etc. But I suppose it wouldn't hurt to work on smiling more, seeing the interviewer as a person doing a tough job (how are THEY supposed to figure out whether you will be a good fit based on this one meeting?), learn to engage them in easy/relaxed conversation, learn how to present yourself as competent but also friendly. Be ready to spend a minute or two (but probably not more) on chit chat about Leicester football or the weather or the upcoming Olympics or whatever that will let them know you are human, but to quickly transition to work so they know you are professional. That sends the message that you are good, but also that you'll fit in and that you aren't completely a nerd who only cares about being technical.

Have you been through any seminars on being interviewed?

Thanks for taking time in analysing the situation and making it clear.
Although I did have some informal chi-chat when he said he has worked in the company where I am working now.So I just asked his opinion about current company and the company where we both worked.He then said about some advantages such as cheap gym.He did reject 2 previous candaidates saying their knowledge is superficial so I prepared quite well and answered all his questions.but looks like something didnt work.

**NickFitz** · 14 May 2016, 11:04

Originally posted by Kprad35 View Post

However I called agent yesterday to find out if there is any further update and he said I ll have to wait till Monday.But I see the role has been readvertised again on Friday evening by the same agent.

Am I still running or should I move on?

I've just been having dealings with an agent who, twenty minutes after saying on the phone that he'd put me forward for a gig, sent a faux-personalised email out to his list, including me, advertising the same gig (for which only one person is required). He did the same thing a couple of days later, after he'd confirmed that I had an interview. And between those, he re-posted the gig on JobServe

I start on Monday. So I wouldn't read too much into the re-advertising; he's just keeping his options open or, possibly, incompetent at managing a mailing list

**Troll** · 14 May 2016, 11:06

Originally posted by Kprad35 View Post

He will come back on Monday after he has discussed with his boss with possibility of 2nd round of interview with his boss".

Does anyone actually do this?
I always refuse 2nd interviews as the criteria for contractors should only be :

1: Can they do the job
2: Will they fit into the team

If whoever is interviewing cannot establish those and make a decision during the course of the interview then pretty sure its all been a waste of time

**kaiser78** · 14 May 2016, 17:38

Originally posted by Troll View Post

Does anyone actually do this?
I always refuse 2nd interviews as the criteria for contractors should only be :

1: Can they do the job
2: Will they fit into the team

If whoever is interviewing cannot establish those and make a decision during the course of the interview then pretty sure its all been a waste of time

I do. This could cause you to burn bridges especially if a juicy role and you refuse a 2nd interview, no ? I am always happy to have a 2nd if it is a role I want and enables me to secure it.

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