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kyachahiye
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A Software Developer

Ever Felt Like a Backup Candidate?

I just finished an interview and got this gut feeling… The interviewer seems pretty sure they’ll select someone else, but I’m just being kept as a backup.😅 What should I do?
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an educator
3mo
I’d suggest keeping your options open. If they come back to you, great; if not, no hard feelings!
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cerealkiller
3mo
@an educator Yeah, exactly. But it’s so frustrating when you can sense that vibe! I’ve had a couple ... see more
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an analyst
3mo
Honestly, it happens a lot in interviews. Recruiters often interview a few people for the same role, even if they already have someone in mind.
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kyachahiye
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3mo
A Software Developer
@an analyst I agree! unke pas options hote hai na
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coderji
3mo
A Team Lead
Arre, it's just a feeling. It’s possible wo kisi aur ko bhi consider kar rahe hain. But agar tum ache the toh, wo tujhe zaroor yaad rakhenge. Keep moving forward, aur apna confidence mat khona.
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kyachahiye
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3mo
A Software Developer
@coderji True, you’re right. Agar wo contact nahi karte toh no problem. I'll consider other opportun... see more
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a management consultant
3mo
Mujhe lagta hai ki agar recruiter ne backup rakha hai, toh iska matlab tumhe consider kiya gaya hai.
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whatsonn
3mo
A Consultant
@a management consultant Bilkul! Backup hone ka matlab yeh bhi hai that they are considering you.
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a data analyst
3mo
bhai waha mat chala jaiyo warna koi izzat nahi dega😂, phone ke backup ke jese treat krege
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allaboutpeople
2mo
If they come to you means first choice has declined the offer now they are in hurry so demand more
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