Why Do Less Qualified People Get The Job You Want?
By Perminus Wainaina
I interviewed well, knocked it out of the park, and I didn’t get an offer.
I was perfect for the job, totally qualified, and I applied and didn’t hear anything.
So-and-so got the job and is less qualified than me, why did they get the job?
My leadership team offered a job to someone else and didn’t even consider asking me, what is wrong with me?
Have you ever been in a situation where somebody less qualified than you got a job instead of you?
You may have prepared well for the interview, but still didn’t get through, whereas your competitor, who was not half as qualified and prepared as you, got the job.
What could have gone wrong?
Losing out on a job is always painful, but it’s especially hard when you know you were ideally suited to the position.
Here’s why someone less qualified got the job and what you can do about it:
To learn more about why someone less qualified got the job you were eyeing, please watch the video below.
Perminus Wainaina is the C.E.O and Managing Partner at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading HR consultancy firm based in Westlands. He assists mid-level and senior professionals get solutions to complex and challenging career issues that they are facing.
Sure Joseph, we wish you all the best.
Quite informative on critical points that are often overlooked!
Hello Bonny,
We are glad to be of assistance. All the best!
I have been wondering what’s wrong with me, l used to apply jobs sometimes back, and I rarely missed an interview. But currently things are not working out. I need to check on those five areas. Thank you for seeing me.
Hi Elizabeth,
We are glad you found this insightful. Thank you for your feedback
I lack confidence. I have to work on it. Very insightful
Thank you for your feedback Leonard
Great tips to help us re-invigorate our careers.
We appreciate your feedback Catherine
Thankyou Corporate Staffing Team for always equipping us. This was very helpful.
Hi Joseph,
We understand how frustrating this can be. However, do not give up.
Im in such asituation i have applied since march however to date i have not been shortlisted for even asingle interview