Got turned away from my dream job after interviewing there for the 3rd time. I always make it to the final round, but always get beat out by another candidate. Feeling major "not good enough" feels

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This same exact thing happened to me!!! They would even reach out to me, ask me to interview, and then turn me down at the eleventh hour. Please don’t convince yourself you’re inadequate. Not only is it their loss, but your gain. You don’t need to be in an environment where they don’t have an appreciation for someone of your personality. You are destined for bigger and better things, and someday, this will just be a blip on the radar of your life. XO! 💕

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Ask them where you fell short. What do you need to work on. Email one of the people you connected with best and ask them as a mentor.

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Ugh this is so tough. I just cried in the bathroom at work 😞 Trying to remain positive guys. Your notes are really helping 😊

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The good news is they like you. So stay in touch. Sounds like if you got that far and didn’t make it, they would definitely consider you for another position at a different time so don’t give up.

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You are enough!! ❤️ Ask them what you could’ve done better, and use that as fuel for your next venture. Best of luck AE. You obviously seem very qualified and motivated and I’m sure wherever you end up will be lucky to have you!

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Don’t let it get you down. They like you! You’re good at what you do. And they made a mistake going with someone else. Use this as fuel to do better things where you’re at or whatever you do next.

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You got this OP. Keep trying. They wouldn’t keep inviting you back if they didn’t see something in you. “When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it”

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This happened to me a few months ago, but then I got an amazing offer at a company that's ultimately a much better fit. I've also been passed over in the past for other people I know, who I have now surpassed career wise. No individual job defines you. When it's right it will happen.

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Ugh the worst part is I interned here, the roles just weren't open when I worked full time so I went elsewhere

Also stay strong!!!!

I think you will make it on the next one 💪🏻

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