Asking for a second chance interview

I interviewed at a junior high school on January 3rd. The interview didn't go so great...i didn't sleep the night before due to being anxious about the interview and answered 2 questions incorrectly(I knew the correct answers, but what came out of my mouth was completely opposite of what was supposed to) Anyway, i loved the school & the relaxed atmosphere. The pay was cool considering it was entry level(14/hr). Would it be bad to apply for the job again in the next few weeks/months? What about requesting a second chance interview? The interviewer did say she would contact me regardless if i got the job or not. Over a month and still nothing

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networker050184

Can't hurt to try. The worst they can say is no.

NetworkingStudent

shameless wrote: »

I interviewed at a junior high school on January 3rd. The interview didn't go so great...i didn't sleep the night before due to being anxious about the interview and answered 2 questions incorrectly(I knew the correct answers, but what came out of my mouth was completely opposite of what was supposed to) Anyway, i loved the school & the relaxed atmosphere. The pay was cool considering it was entry level(14/hr). Would it be bad to apply for the job again in the next few weeks/months? What about requesting a second chance interview? The interviewer did say she would contact me regardless if i got the job or not. Over a month and still nothing

I would apply again, and then see if you get an interview. I would send a T-matched cover letter, along with your resume. I pasted an example of a T-matched cover letter below.
Cover Letter (T-Type) for IT Job Application
If you get a chance at a 2nd interview get lots of sleep, eat a good breakfast, practice some questions on paper, and look at these questions.
Top 77 Interview Questions for IT Professionals
Send a hand written thank letter after the interview addressed and mailed (snail mail) to the person interviewing you. So many people don’t do this, so this will make you stand out. Here’s a link for thank you letters.
Tips for writing a thank-you letter after a job interview - by Hayley Solich - Helium

Here’s some good interviewing tips:
6 Essential Job-Interview Tips - The Fairy Jobmother Official Site | myLifetime.com

Good Luck!

shameless

networker050184 wrote: »

Can't hurt to try. The worst they can say is no.

You don't think it's too late?

Kasor

From my perspective, too late. Either you get it or not. There is not 2nd chance. I will say very small percentage that you will get it. If you do, then it is "Luck."

MentholMoose

Contact them and ask for a status update. They might just be slow. You won't get another chance to interview for the same opening so I wouldn't bother asking. If the position opens up again in the future, you might have a chance so reapply at that time.

networker050184

shameless wrote: »

You don't think it's too late?

Maybe, maybe not. No one knows but the employer, so just go ahead and try.

SteveLord

As previously said, doesn't hurt to ask for a status update.

Now...making excuses for your interview is another thing. Make sure to keep those to yourself. An actual "second chance interview because of my excuses" sounds pretty bad.

Pishof

My advice is to first check online and see if they post the board meeting notes. Our corporation and others post the monthly minutes online and detailed in them normally is information pertaining to if they have hired for any position or still looking for a candidate.

If you can't find mention of them hiring anyone call/email the tech director himself for that building or whomever interviewed you and ask them to keep you in mind and how excited you are about the position.

shameless

SteveLord wrote: »

As previously said, doesn't hurt to ask for a status update.

Now...making excuses for your interview is another thing. Make sure to keep those to yourself. An actual "second chance interview because of my excuses" sounds pretty bad.

Not really an excuse. Just a bad day. It does happen

Anonymouse

shameless wrote: »

You don't think it's too late?

Never hurts to ask.

shameless

Totally forgot to update this. When i got in contact with the interviewer, i was told the postion was "filled within"
3 months later, this position opens up again. Apply again or no?

Everyone

Never met anyone who was happy working IT for a school. They don't pay near as well as they should, they have no budget, and what they do have is usually very out dated.

I say aim higher.

MickQ

Go for it. Maybe it'll be your second chance.

shameless

MickQ wrote: »

Go for it. Maybe it'll be your second chance.

Should i mention that i interviewed before or act as if it never happened?

Everyone wrote: »

Never met anyone who was happy working IT for a school. They don't pay near as well as they should, they have no budget, and what they do have is usually very out dated.

I say aim higher.

I'll be happy with anything i can get at this point.

Everyone

shameless wrote: »

Should i mention that i interviewed before or act as if it never happened?

Don't bring it up unless asked? A lot of places will ask if you've applied with them before...

afcyung

I would only apply again if it was a new opening or if they filled the old opening and now its open again. I would only tell them you applied previously if they ask. Not to be sneaky but it could be like making a first impression all over again.

ehnde

How many jobs have you applied to? Entry level or not, rejection is common. Every job you apply to will have multiple applicants. They'll either hire you or they won't. Find ya some more jobs!

shameless

ehnde wrote: »

How many jobs have you applied to? Entry level or not, rejection is common. Every job you apply to will have multiple applicants. They'll either hire you or they won't. Find ya some more jobs!

Dozens.

I just happened to see it pop up again today on Craigslist.