You’ve prepared. You’re ready. You either go to an office or hop on a video interview. And then, disaster. Or at least you think disaster.
So You Botched a Job Interview. What’s Next?
Five tips to help you recover — or just move forward.
December 14, 2021
Summary.
There’s nothing worse than preparing for an interview and blowing it. How can you move forward after flubbing a question — or an entire interview? The author offers five ways to turn a bad interview into success. First, take time to debrief yourself after the interview. Second, use a thank-you note as an opportunity to clarify any questions you might not have answered as well as you would’ve liked. Third, try to keep from ruminating. Fourth, keep your job search moving. Finally, prepare for your next interview — either at the same company or a different one.