Passionate about not caring
Posted 02-15-2009 at 09:18 PM by Nate
I had an interview this morning for a job I really wanted. I came out feeling hesitantly positive; I thought I'd come across well enough that they'd hire me as long as none of the other candidates had more experience with specific technologies.
Then the recruitment agent called. Apparently I didn't come across as being enthusiastic about the job. I can't think why on earth he got that impression. I think it will be a really good job and I am bitterly disappointed that I didn't get it. Thinking over the interview, I can't think of anything that I should have done differently.
I asked the agent whether he could organise for me to chat to the interviewer over the phone so that I could clarify any details or concerns he had. He called the interviewer and claims he said no, but that doesn't make sense to me either. Surely wanting to prove oneself is proof of enthusiasm? I suspect that the agent didn't put my case forward very well; the other candidates are probably also through his firm, so he gets his commission either way and he won't want to come across as irritating to the company.
Which brings me to my question. There's a website called LinkedIN. It is like Facebook for professionals in certain fields to get in touch with each other. I've found the interviewer's page and could message him and ask to speak to him. Should I? Or will I come across as a neurotic freak?