How Do You Recover From A Bad Interview?

Ever had a bad interview experience? How do you recover?

I recommend to my clients after every interview, to assess their performance and give themself feedback. You know how well you did when you come out of the interview. No one has to tell you, you already know.

Questions you can ask youself:
How did it feel over all?
What did you do well? Should list at least 3 things
What didn’t you do well? Should list at least 3 things
What would you do differently if given the opportunity to interview again?

Every question above is important don’t skip one. Understand that when you interview, some interviews will be better than others. Don’t allow yourself to get down on you. Don’t allow yourself to beat you up.

How do you Recover From A Bad Interview?

1. Acknowledge your performance in the interview
2. Give yourself feedback about the interview
3. Determine the lessons learned from the interview
4. Get the results from the interview (Job Offer or Decline)
5. Move forward – go on
6. Apply the lessons learned on the next interview

By applying the lessons learned, you are giving yourself what I call self-correcting feedback. If you do it consistently, self-correct, you will see marked improvement in your interviews over time.

Read the book, 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions by Ron Fry. It is one of the best books on the market. It is a small book, but easy to read and the information is solid. It will help you become a better interviewer.