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I Had a Job Interview That Went Badly

So I prepared for this job that I really wanted. I wanted it so much I drove myself crazy preparing all week in lock down. I spent every hour of every day in the run up to it watching YouTube videos, answering questions on the Web and writing my strengths, weaknesses and experience down- I even recorded myself. When it came to the actual interview via webcam I totally flunked it. I stuttered all the way through, I had an outburst, I rolled my eyes, I almost cried. My friends said to me that it was only one interview, that I should not worry about it, but I can't help but feel totally demoralized. I know I should just dust myself off and try again, but my head hurts and I want to cry every time I think about it.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
But it's an experience. And every experience counts. It's not a waste.
gfantasy · 56-60, M
Just think about it: every person that now *hates* their job with a passion, once had a job interview that impressed and were so happy that they got offered that job...

You don't know if that would have been a job from hell. I'm sure bad things happen for a good reason.
Mktonght · 61-69, M
Was there a definitive rejection at the end? What did the interviewer say? If you have an email or address I would write a letter or even just copy your post here and sent to the interviewer.
Nothing to loose and it can't hurt letting them know how impressed you are with their company and how much your disappointed in your performance.
Lucywrites · 36-40, F
@Mktonght there was no definitive rejection, it was a community based role so everyone was quite encouraging, but I was very aware of my mistakes being a perfectionist.
Mktonght · 61-69, M
That is good then. Just go a follow up thank you and actually ask for the job. @Lucywrites
SW-User
It is just one interview. I always bomb the first interview. It's gotten to the point where I will interview for a job I really do not want, just to get the first one over with.

Don't get discouraged. You will knock it out of the park next time.
plankter979 · 51-55, M
it's like riding a bike, dust yourself off and get back on! Interviewing is a skill like another and the experience will prepare you for the next one! Stay positive!
Montanaman · M
I've had a few of those in the past. You'll do better next time. And you'll land that job that is meant for you.😔🤗🤗🤗
SW-User
We've all had bad interviews. It will likely get easier if you have more and this one doesn't work out.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Over-preparing is sometimes worse than not preparing at all.
assemblingaknob · 26-30, F
I know how it feels :(
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
No point in dwelling on it.
You had the right idea that's why you practiced before you had to do it.
Probably just the pressure of it at the time.

You'll be better prepared next time.
SW-User
Aww please don’t worry and be so hard on yourself 🤗

You did awesomely well.

Nuff said.

Go on treat yourself to something now and be proud of yourself! ✨
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