Negative Response—How to Deal with It?

It may so happen that despite of your best efforts and a very good interview, you may not get the final call for appointment to the position. This may be due to various reasons—

1) The position may have been filled,
2) The number of positions may have been small relative to number of applicants, or
3) The panel may have believed that your skill sets do not match the job description of the particular position.

Though it is normal to feel some disappointment, yet one should strive to take this as a learning opportunity. You should carefully analyze your interview, and be better prepared for the next opportunity. Though companies usually do not assign a reason for non-selection, yet you may thank the panel for considering you. You may indicate whether you would be interested in a future vacancy.