Hello all,

I've just been rejected in the interview process for the 6th time this year at/just before the final round. I don't know what I am struggling with to improve my interview performance, and it is taking a toll on my mental health to go through 1 to 2 months worth of interviews, only to fall short and be told that I was the second best person for the job. Does anyone have any advice or experience they can share? I'm extremely frustrated with continually failing at the final rounds.

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This happened to me too. All you can do is keep trying until someone gives you a chance. Since you’re making it in the final applicants, you’re clearly doing something right. If you are getting feedback, try to find improvement areas there.

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You're getting feedback? Then shouldnt you know what the issue is?

Feel bad for you! What position are you interviewing for. Do you already have a job?

A variety of positions, some more industry specific, consulting, product management - roles of that nature. I have my job, but I really want to try something new.

If you’re making to final interviews it’s probably not so much about you in interviews but there is a better candidate, better fit etc

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