bigstrads wrote:Well, playing right into Martins observation about my being quite an emotional being...........Ill say that the comments from my brothers in here have just brought a tear to my eye.
This is mainly due to the fact that I received an email this afternoon informing me that I didnt get my job...............
So since hearing that news, the first smile thats crossed my face was because of some of the comments in here............so I thank my brothers for that.
Yeah, well, the reason they said I didnt get the job.............= Im over qualified!!!
Seriously, I mean how the f*ck is it possible to be over qualified to be an 999/911 Emergency Call Handler??????? I mean...............Im not!!!
Thats why its hit me rather hard (aside from the fact it IS the job I want, and I literally have no other options/clues about what I want to do).............because if they just said "Sorry James, you just arent good enough"..............then I can accept that and move on.
But the guy loved me, he re-confirmed that again in his email, he even recommended that I get the job!!!.............but because they had 3 different sets of people interviewing 11 people.............the others got it.
I feel really f*cking down guys................I mean, I just dont have such moments of clarity in terms of what I want to do with my life, and to get so close and to be told that Im too good for it!!!.............I just cant accept.
Im planning on giving the guy a call on Monday to see if there is any way I can convince him that me being "over qualified" is NOT an issue..............because all the other "amazing" sh*t I did for my previous companies, didnt mean anything and didnt satisfy me in any way............which is why I wanted this job, because I knew I could put my communications/conflict resolution skills to use for something that is worth it!!! ie: actually helping people.............instead of just making some f*cking corporation some more money.
So there it is................f*ck I miss you guys even more now..............I give anything to go round Bada's for a chat, or out with Pat for a drink, or round TMC's for an eel salad.
Ohh f*ck.........................
Ps: Pat man, really glad to hear about the house bro..............you guys really deserve this break and cant wait to hear that you guys are settling into youre new home.
REALLY sorry to hear this James. I know how upset you must be. That is a tough blow my friend. I HATE that overqualified crap.
I dont know the economics over there of what this job would pay vs the jobs you have had, but typically when you get the "overqualified" line it is about the economics of the pay. The job pays less than what you HAD been making so the hiring manager(s) says to himself "this person just needs a job and will bolt as soon as he gets a better offer... too much risk" It becomes even exagerated in THIS economy when truly there ARE so many people that just need ANY job.
It costs a lot of money to hire and train and managers are risk adverse and often times would rather take the lesser candidate that they KNOW will be happy with the pay rather than someone who they think is just doing this as a stepping stone to something else.
I am sure you sold your desire for the WORK in your interview and sounds like he was on board. Too bad the rest were not.
IF this is TRULY your dream scenario, then DONT let it go here. At a minimum, you have made a solid impression on someone in the organization. You dont want to burn that bridge and come across as not respecting their decision, but there perhaps is some action you can take.
Sounds like you have already talked with him and I am sure you said things to the effect of "I thank you for the opportunity to discuss a career in your organization. I am dissapointed that I have not been selected as I know I have the desire and skill set to succeed in the position, but I respect the decision that has been made". EVEN IF YOU DONT!
But like I said, if this is TRULY something you wish to do, you might have to be willing sacrifice a bit and show them you really are interested because of your desire for the work, not the pay.
You could follow up with him with something like this:
"Mr. Blank, once again thanks for the opportunity to discuss employment in your organization. It was a pleasure to meet you and your staff and I enjoyed learning more about the organization and opportunity.
As we discussed in my in-person interview, this type of work (be more specific) is something I really aspire to and am passionate about. While I understand the position I interviewed for is no longer available, I was wondering if there are any volunteer positions in your organization that might be available?
Additionally I would like for you to keep my application on hand for consideration for any future opportunities in your organization"
something to that effect. It is not likely there are any volunteer positions but what it does show is your willingness to do what it takes and your passion for the job. Perhaps one of the new people flame out.... hopefully you will bounce right to the top of this guys head in that case.
It may not result in anything, but it is a positive contact relationship that CANNOT hurt. You build enough of those they eventually lead somewhere.
I do believer whether it is this or something else, you will find something that is a better situation for you.
Keep your head up bro!
