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writes:Hi I just applied for my dream job in an IT company and got invited for interview. Interview had 4 rounds and I cleared all of them. But after the rounds we had a small question answer round about the job. They asked me whether I'm okay with night shifts I said yes. They said every employee says yes but do not agree to do it furthermore. I tried assuring him that I'm okay with night shifts. Next he asked me whether I'm okay with holidays on two different days (not consecutive). Like Monday and Friday. I said "I will not prefer that, but its okay". After the interview I'm expecting a call as all rounds were good. But I did not receive any callNow I think that my answer to the question of holidays is bothering them to select me. If it is so, how can I undo that? Should I call/email them? Plz guide me this is my dream job. I'm in real bad need. Reply to this Question
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (18 October 2017):
 No I doubt it was because off your answer. You where honest and most employees want to see that instead off someone just agreeing with everything. Okay so maybe they found someone who seemed more suitable on paper. That doesn't mean you done bad just that they felt someone else was more suited. Hopefully the employer will give you some more feedback and if not don't give up keep applying for work.
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reader, Been there Now over it  +, writes (16 October 2017):
Follow-up with a communication (hopefully, a written one, evne if it is an IT company) telling them how excited you are regarding the position and enthusiastically giving them the reasons why. It most often takes a while for a company to make up its mind as to hiring somebody. Yes, it is possible that they've selected someone else. Perhaps that person is taking their time to make a decision (such as a move from another town) and the job is still not filled.
If you don't get it, it quite possibly isn't by any fault or inadequacy on your part. Perhaps it has gone to a relative or the successful candidate comes with valuable contacts or accounts. I think you did a great job of answering the questions, especially not being too excited about working holidays. Hey, nobody wants to work holidays. If you'd gotten excited about working holidays, I'd have been suspicious about that answer and others. So if you contact them again, I wouldn't all of a sudden sound delighted about working holidays...just show a lot of enthusiasm regarding what you truly like about the job. Good luck!!!
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (16 October 2017):
 If you don't get the job, I 'd exclude it's because of the way you answered. You answered honestly and sincerely BUT showing flexibility and willingness to cooperate. Non - consecutive free days is not your preference ( no wonder; I bet there are tons of people who would feel the same ) and YET you are willing to do it . There's nothing questionable in what you said , so in case you are not the selected for the position, I strongly doubt that it was THAT sentence which killed the deal.
Unless- it's a cultural thing ?
I have noticed , for instance, that in USA you are supposed to show a delirious enthusiasm even for the humblest, uninspiring offer, and saying stuff like " Yes sir, joining your company would be such an honour and a privilege for me ! " is appreciated - while in my much more jaded country :) if you say something like this they 'd assume you are either kooky or a terrible brown-noser.
How's the "right attitude " in your country ?
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reader, YouWish +, writes (16 October 2017):
 Oh you blew it. You seriously blew it. That was the worst interview answer in the history of interviews AND answers! You should be admonished!
**I'm kidding!**
You gave the right answer! It shows willingness AND honesty. I've hired many people, and that's the right one. People who are TOO "Yes Man" make me suspicious of them telling me what I want to hear. The fact that you qualified your answer means you are honest.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 October 2017): Please don't overthink or try to anticipate their decision.
It will drive you bonkers!
Too much apprehension over the outcome will lead to discouragement and crippling disappointment, if they choose another candidate. So you can't psyche yourself out like that. You'll lose your edge, and personalize the rejection.
Your answer is going to be pretty much similar to most others. It will boil-down to who is the best qualified!
Interview questions are almost standardized these days. The answers are pretty much the same for applicants. Those who are single are usually more flexible about holidays; but less flexible about weekends. Married-people will try to avoid those type of hours if they can.
Holidays and weekends are par for the course with IT. Most of the people I know in that field take turns on shifts. It almost always comes with the job. They will also appreciate the honesty. We who hire almost know when people are lying.
Keep looking and don't sweat it. Their loss is another company's gain.
I hope you get it. Will you keep us posted?
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 October 2017): Every interview is a learning process. Even if you are unlucky this time something else will come along. If your interview was in the last couple of days then you could drop them a message to say thank you and that you look forward to hearing dryn them soon. I wouldn't mention the weekend thing again. Its always best to be honest in an interview even if it's not exactly what they want to hear because the job has to be right for you too. Good luck
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reader, N91  +, writes (15 October 2017):
 Maybe, maybe not.
Impossible for anyone to know besides the interviewer.
I very much doubt that would be the reason for you not getting the job, but like I said, only the interviewer knows.
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reader, Denizen +, writes (15 October 2017):
 Some things just arn't meant to be. Sometimes if you aren't a good fit for the company any answer you gave would be a disqualifier.
Similarly if they really want you then you won't do much wrong even if you tried.
Pick yourself up and keep the applications going out. If you are any good someone will want you. And you are that good aren't you?
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