How To Bounce Back From an Unsuccessful Interview

If you’re unsuccessful after an interview, it is completely normal to feel deflated, particularly if you have put a lot of effort into it.

However, try not to let any knock backs get you down. Just because you weren’t the best fit for one company, doesn’t mean you won’t be exactly what another employer is looking for!

Here are 4 of our favourite ways to bounce back from an unsuccessful interview: 

Learn from the experience 

Most interviewers will give constructive feedback after an interview, use this to develop your interview skills for your next interview. If an interviewer doesn’t give you feedback, there is no harm in politely asking for it. 

Remember you aren’t alone 

Even though it might not feel like it, nearly all professionals will receive an interview rejection at some point in their life. Remember that job advertisements can attract a lot of applicants and not everyone will be successful - you did well to reach the interview stage! 

Keep some perspective on the situation 

Whilst an unsuccessful interview might knock your confidence, remember that there are countless more opportunities out there. Don’t allow a rejection to set your job search back; getting back to your search as soon as possible means you’re one step closer to finding your next opportunity.  

Don’t burn any bridges 

If you aren’t successful in an interview, the disappointment could mean you ignore the email informing you of this. However, it is always best practice to reply thanking the hiring manager for their time. 

Always consider that another opportunity could arise at the company at any point. Because they have already interviewed you, you might be front of mind for other positions. By leaving communications on good terms, you won’t jeopardise any future chances.