{"id":17044,"date":"2024-05-07T11:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=17044"},"modified":"2024-05-09T12:09:58","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T11:09:58","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-bad-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/what-to-do-after-a-bad-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do After a Bad Job Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":182,"featured_media":17054,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,186],"tags":[52,337],"class_list":["post-17044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-interview-tips","tag-career-tips","tag-interview-questions"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":17054,"background":17054,"excerpt":"Most people will experience a bad job interview at some point. And it can feel pretty horrible. But in their own way, bad interviews are as valuable as good ones. They can help you build resilience, identify your weaknesses, and address gaps in your knowledge and skills. It\u2019s what you do after a bad interview that matters. Here are our tips.\u00a0","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"<span class=\"TextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">Most people will experience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> a bad job interview at some point.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">And <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">can <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">feel <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">pretty <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">horri<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW80727983 BCX8\">ble.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> B<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">ut<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> in their own way,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> bad interviews are as valuable as good ones. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">They can help you build resilience<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">identify<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> your weaknesses, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">address <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">gaps in your knowledge and skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> what you do <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\">after a bad interview<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> that matters.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW80727983 BCX8\"> Here are our tips.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW80727983 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Reflect on the interview","content":"<h2>Reflect on the interview<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try to sit with the experience for a while and let it settle in your mind. Then you can begin to reflect on what went wrong. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/lose-interview-nerves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Were you nervous?<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Underprepared? Did you find it hard to gel with the interviewers? Or maybe your mind just went blank?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recalling the awkwardness of the situation might make you wince. Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019ve all been there. Processing the experience is the first step towards learning from it and avoiding it in future.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Don\u2019t be hard on yourself","content":"<h2>Don\u2019t be hard on yourself<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">It can be easy to let your inner critic get the better of you. But don\u2019t let it scupper your chances. Was the interview really that bad? If, on reflection, you feel you answered a couple of questions terribly but did OK otherwise, there\u2019s no harm in emailing the hiring manager to clarify those answers. Perhaps a glaringly obvious example has only occurred to you after the interview!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A bad job interview can also be a sign that that particular charity isn\u2019t the right fit for you. Maybe the atmosphere felt wrong somehow\u2015if so, trust your instinct and move on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17056\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/what-to-do-after-a-bad-interview.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Make notes","content":"<h2>Make notes<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">As soon as possible after the interview, write down all the questions you were asked while they\u2019re still fresh in your mind. (This is good practice for any interview, whether it went well or not.) Highlight the ones you feel you didn\u2019t answer well.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will be so useful to refer back to later\u2015you can use it to focus your preparation for future interviews. Now you\u2019ll have the space to brainstorm how you\u2019d answer those trickier questions if you\u2019d had more time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Don\u2019t burn your bridges","content":"<h2>Don\u2019t burn your bridges<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be sure to email the interviewer to thank them for their time as you normally would. Maintaining a respectful and courteous relationship is an important part of being professional. It also means the door isn\u2019t closed to you if you decide to apply for another role at the same charity in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Give yourself time to recover","content":"<h2>Give yourself time to recover<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The job search can be gruelling. It\u2019s important to pace yourself and look after your mental health. Make sure you do something to unwind after the interview. That might be going to the gym, cinema or the pub with friends, or just watching TV\u2015do whatever relaxes you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember that having a bad job interview is a common experience (and a useful one in the long run, though it may be hard to see that at the moment). You may want to chat it through with a trusted friend or family member.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">And see our tips on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/motivation-during-the-job-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">how to deal with rejection<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17055\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/after-a-bad-job-interview.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Take feedback on board","content":"<h2>Take feedback on board<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The recruiter should send you feedback\u2015if they don\u2019t, make sure you ask them for some. Respond graciously to constructive criticism, and take it on board carefully. Ultimately, this is what makes a bad interview worthwhile, transforming an initial disappointment into a useful learning experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Develop your skills and experience","content":"<h2>Develop your skills and experience<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on what you felt the issues were and what the recruiter\u2019s feedback was, further development may be helpful. There may be opportunities in your current role, whether taking on a new project or seeing if training is available. If you\u2019re applying for something a bit different, consider upskilling with courses or volunteering in your spare time. For example, see our advice on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-develop-your-soft-skills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">how to develop your soft skills<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/5-ways-to-upgrade-your-digital-skills-to-boost-your-job-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">how to upskill yourself in digital marketing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">And of course, interviews themselves are the most effective practice for interviews! So\u2026\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Keep going","content":"<h2>Keep going<\/h2>\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t let a bad job interview put you off applying for similar roles. In fact, you\u2019re now better placed than ever to succeed, because you know your blind spots.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to continue the job search and secure your next interview? <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Browse jobs today<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>"}],"keyword":"","related_articles":null},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.8 (Yoast SEO v28.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What to Do After a Bad Job Interview - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Most people will experience a bad job interview at some point. 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