Here’s my advice:
Don’t take it personally: Separate yourself from the interview experience. Understand that it was an event, and it doesn’t define your worth.
Learn from feedback: If you were lucky enough to receive feedback, use it as a chance to grow and improve. Take classes or find ways in your current job to obtain the required experience.
Stay in touch: Keep the contact information of the interviewer and connect with them on LinkedIn. Send regular updates about what you’re up to now. This shows you’re improving and putting their feedback into practice.
Erase the bad impression: Feel free to talk about the previous interview, but make sure to show how much you’ve improved since then. Use humor if needed, but don’t overdo it.
Network and ask for informational interviews: Reach out to people at your dream company or competing companies for informational interviews. This can provide valuable insights into the company and hiring process.
Be consistent: Over time, the bad impression will fade away, and your persistence and growth will be recognized.
To Second Chance Interviewer: You got this!
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