A recruiter once coached me more than they interviewed me. At the time, I didn’t get the job, but I got better because of that conversation. It changed how I see the hiring process. Has anyone ever helped you even when there was no offer?

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Yes, I was so focused on getting a job that I wasn't able to see that others were helping me. I kept blaming myself, but eventually I found the right fit.

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That's the right way of looking at it! There is no point in landing a job where you would struggle. It is better to come off clean on both parts and have a reciprocal understanding of what success looks like and the expectations.

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