A long time ago I had the opportunity to interview for a job in a different state. My wife and I made a list and the ultimate decision was to go for it because if it didn't feel right I could always decline. I think the fear of actually getting the offer was worse than the fear of leaving the old job. It would make the impending decision more real. Ultimately, after a series of mishaps, I was not offered the job even though I feel I interviewed abnormally well.
It can be a little daunting, the process, and the stress of not getting it, or getting it, is definitely a thing that happens.
Interviews can be horrible, but also amazing, and when I'm interviewing people I'm always focused on making it the latter, putting the candidate at ease and getting the best from them - it makes the end decision easier.
I've had great interviews that didn't end up with the job as well...I'm always pragmatic about it though, the thing is we never know who the other candidates are and how suited they may be; there's always something else on the horizon.
I found out late that they ended up hiring someone that was more local. It made sense I guess, but I feel like I interviewed really well which isn't usually the case. I got rear ended on the way to the interview and I had to wait around for the cops to show up, so I ended up being late to the interview. I showed them the police report just in case they thought I was making it up!
Oh no, that's not good! Stressful for sure. I always try to get to wherever the interview is with ample time, the general area I mean, that way I'm only a minute or so away which can help mitigate problems although a vehicle accident can happen anywhere at anytime. That wouldn't have put you in the best of mindsets for the interview.
Yeah, no, I did a lot of research on the establishment ahead of time though, so I felt like that really helped me answer their questions knowing a bit about them. That's probably my best interview advice, similar to investing in crypto, DYOR.
I agree with that, research (and being prepared in full). It brings confidence to table and allows a person to be more natural and believable with their dialogues.
For sure!