AUGUST 2023 44 ARCADIANEWSARCHIVES.COM Frank Maniatis (fourth from left) crossed the country with his “girlfriend,” a 1920 Model A Roadster, during an affair that lasted more than seven decades. The family heirloom now is in the care of his daughter, Tina Higgins of Arcadia. R eceiving a rejection after a job interview can be devastating. Whether you had three interviews or ten, you were all in. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have snuck away from your existing job to interview. It’s a lot like dating: the longer it goes on, the more you picture a new future. You begin to lay out plans in your mind. It’s not hard to do this. It’s natural. You’re expected to share how soon you can start working in the first interview. Through the process, you are often asked to lay out your 90-day plan. You’re asked to design the strategy you might later implement. To perform well, you must picture yourself in the new role. Unfortunately, this comes at a personal cost to many job seekers. Job interviews with one company can often span multiple months. I’ve personally observed interviews for as long as six months. You jump over hoop after hoop. You connect with your new team. The problem is that many companies take more than one candidate through this grueling process. It is not unusual to have at least two or three finalists. It’s also not uncommon for the company to tell you you’re definitely getting the job. They do this because they feel optimistic at the moment. They do it to keep you engaged in the months-long interview process. If the company hires someone, all other candidates are rejected. Sometimes the company chooses not to hire anyone at all. Many companies look at interviewing candidates like trying on shoes at a store. If they aren’t a perfect match, they return them and go about their day. Rarely does a company truly understand the impact on the individual. This doesn’t make it hurt any less. It often makes the job seeker question their identity. You may find yourself wondering if you took a wrong turn. You will very likely grieve the loss of the future you would have had and feel the pain of being stuck in your current situation. Know that these are normal emotions. You wouldn’t land the job interviews if you weren’t all in on a company. It’s a real loss, but it doesn’t make you any less of a professional. It doesn’t mean you should change your career path. If you made it to the final round, realize you did a great job. If the company gives you an excuse about why you weren’t selected, remember it’s an excuse. It may or may not be accurate. Whatever you do, keep going. Keep applying. Keep interviewing. Grieve, but move forward. Don’t give up on your dreams. One company having a disorganized, insensitive interview process is not a reflection of your career potential. Grieve, and then keep going Career Corner Career Corner Career Career expert and founder of Copeland Coaching. copelandcoaching.com BY ANGELA COPELAND

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