Getting rejected for a promotion at work - how to respond?

robatwork

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

esj13

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

The outcome was 4. I’m waiting on my interview notes from HR.
I have been advised that my interview was good and out of 7 candidates it was between me and 2 others. 
I was told that out of the 3 the interview notes were referred to HR as mine and the successful candidates scores were very similar and that to be showing a fair and transparent process, HR said that the role was to be given to the higher scoring candidate, even if it means that someone who is already in the team and may be a better fit in a team working environment, the offer needs to go based on interview performance. 
I was also told that I would have scored higher by giving 2 responses to the questions. I have challenged this as the questions asked are geared to generate a singular response so I felt that this was deceitful.
And I’ve seen a few posts here of people saying they want to hear in interviews what people would do in future, and not what they have done in the past is nonsense, as anyone knows anyone who says what they would do in an interview rather than what they have do not get good feedback.
Seems lots of people on their high horses are forgetful of what it’s like to receive such disappointment in their favourable positions. 

Ath_Wat

esj13 said:

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

Seems lots of people on their high horses are forgetful of what it’s like to receive such disappointment in their favourable positions. 

No, people are telling you don't behave like this because the more you do, the less everyone in your company will think of you.  Stop, now.  It may be that you haven't completely blown any chance you have of advancement in that company yet,  but if you go on, you certainly will.

lincroft1710

esj13 said:

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

Seems lots of people on their high horses are forgetful of what it’s like to receive such disappointment in their favourable positions. 

NO!


We just got on with life. Either waited for the next opportunity or decided it was time to move on

Undervalued

esj13 said:

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

The outcome was 4. I’m waiting on my interview notes from HR.
I have been advised that my interview was good and out of 7 candidates it was between me and 2 others. 
I was told that out of the 3 the interview notes were referred to HR as mine and the successful candidates scores were very similar and that to be showing a fair and transparent process, HR said that the role was to be given to the higher scoring candidate, even if it means that someone who is already in the team and may be a better fit in a team working environment, the offer needs to go based on interview performance. 
I was also told that I would have scored higher by giving 2 responses to the questions. I have challenged this as the questions asked are geared to generate a singular response so I felt that this was deceitful.
And I’ve seen a few posts here of people saying they want to hear in interviews what people would do in future, and not what they have done in the past is nonsense, as anyone knows anyone who says what they would do in an interview rather than what they have do not get good feedback.
Seems lots of people on their high horses are forgetful of what it’s like to receive such disappointment in their favourable positions. 

That doesn't mean they are not giving good advice, which you clearly don't want to hear.

wilfred30

esj13 said:

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

The outcome was 4. I’m waiting on my interview notes from HR.
I have been advised that my interview was good and out of 7 candidates it was between me and 2 others. 
I was told that out of the 3 the interview notes were referred to HR as mine and the successful candidates scores were very similar and that to be showing a fair and transparent process, HR said that the role was to be given to the higher scoring candidate, even if it means that someone who is already in the team and may be a better fit in a team working environment, the offer needs to go based on interview performance. 
I was also told that I would have scored higher by giving 2 responses to the questions. I have challenged this as the questions asked are geared to generate a singular response so I felt that this was deceitful.
And I’ve seen a few posts here of people saying they want to hear in interviews what people would do in future, and not what they have done in the past is nonsense, as anyone knows anyone who says what they would do in an interview rather than what they have do not get good feedback.
Seems lots of people on their high horses are forgetful of what it’s like to receive such disappointment in their favourable positions. 

Seriously, let it go FGS.

You were beaten fair and square by someone who got a higher score than you.

You are doing yourself no favours at all by 'challenging' the interview panel.

robatwork

esj13 said:

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

The outcome was 4. I’m waiting on my interview notes from HR.

I stick with what I said then. Get the notes, try to improve for next time, and get your head down.

Sometimes people on a high horse can see the view more clearly...

74jax

I was also told that I would have scored higher by giving 2 responses to the questions. I have challenged this as the questions asked are geared to generate a singular response so I felt that this was deceitful.

Giving 2 answers is generally a good way of showing adaptability, for example 'you could do this (example a) or this (example b)' .  You could say why you favour a over b, to show you can analyse information and options.

Giving one singular answer obviously limits your scoring, pass rate and doesn't show quick thinking and how you can prossess different options to come up with one route. 

I'm not sure how it's deceitful. 

For example - can you use excel could give 1 answer (yes) or a variety (yes and I can use pivot tables, etc etc, I also can use airtable and xyz).  You can see why the 2nd would score higher - just a simple example. 

lincroft1710

esj13 said:

robatwork said:

esj13 said:

I have a meeting to discuss it today so I’m intrigued to hear what they have to say.

Please refer back to my post on p1 and let me know which number 1-5 their response falls under

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I was also told that I would have scored higher by giving 2 responses to the questions. I have challenged this as the questions asked are geared to generate a singular response so I felt that this was deceitful.

Giving just one answer can suggest you lack imagination or perhaps cannot see the bigger picture. Unjustifiably criticising their scoring system is bad form. I hope you did not call it deceitful in their hearing as this is basically suicidal in employment circles. By saying this not only would you have confirmed you were not the right candidate for promotion, but would have probably ruined your chances of being selected for a promotion interview for several years.

theoretica

Our interviews often ask questions like 'Give an example of a time you had to deal with a difficult situation at work.' which yes - sounds literally as though they want one answer.  Thing is, I know from talking to HR, and experience on the interviewing side of the table that offering another example can help if the first one didn't provide the evidence interviewers were looking for.  On the other hand talking too long can be taken into account in the scoring for communication.  Which is why *for our interviews* I suggest offering an additional answer, rather than simply launching into a full description. 

Especially for a very scorebound interview system, taking full advantage of your ability as an internal candidate to find out as much as possible about how your particular system works is likely to be worthwhile.  Not so you can try to change it, but to take best advantage of your knowledge next time.