Re: Why didn't I get the job?

On 8/05/08, lynne/ca wrote:
> Hey, we have another lynne! :-)
> If you felt as though you did well, you probably did. It
> really might not have been anything you did wrong, just
> another candidate was seen as a better choice this time
> around. You have experience in the school, but the other
> candidate may have also, or may have had some other strength
> that put them just a bit above you. Sometimes there are
> several very good candidates and it comes down "we'd love to
> hire both of you, but we can only choose one." I know it's
> very disappointing to find out you didn't get the job, but
> don't get discouraged. Do you know the principal or teachers
> there well enough to ask them if they have any advice?
>
> On 8/05/08, lynne wrote:
>> Hi Principals, I need some information please. I recently
>> had an interview and I felt as though I did very well,
>> however I didn't get the teaching position. The other
>> factor is I knew the principal fairly well because I sub
>> in their school. I was also interviewed along with the
>> teaching team which could be another factor. I thought
>> knowing the principal was a good chance of getting a job.
>> I am wondering what may have happened that I was looked
>> over. A bit discouraged, lynne
>> Yes, I will question them when I return this
Fall. Thanks your advice helped

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Why didn't I get the job? , 8/05/08, by lynne.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/05/08, by lynne/ca.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/05/08, by Donna .
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by Principal Intern.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by Principal Intern.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by Dave Z.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by Marcy.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by Leah.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by lynne.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by lynne.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by lynne.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/06/08, by lynne.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/09/08, by deb.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/10/08, by Leah.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/10/08, by Veteran Teacher.
Re: Why didn't I get the job? , 8/10/08, by deb.

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