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Interview Tips & Stories
3mo
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?
an educator
3mo
I’d suggest keeping your options open. If they come back to you, great; if not, no hard feelings!
cerealkiller
3mo
works at
@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.
kyachahiye
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3mo
A Software Developer
@an analyst I agree! unke pas options hote hai na
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.
kyachahiye
author
3mo
A Software Developer
@coderji True, you’re right. Agar wo contact nahi karte toh no problem. I'll consider other opportun... see more
a management consultant
3mo
Mujhe lagta hai ki agar recruiter ne backup rakha hai, toh iska matlab tumhe consider kiya gaya hai.
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
allaboutpeople
2mo
works at
If they come to you means first choice has declined the offer now they are in hurry so demand more
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