"I gave the hiring manager loads of ideas, and was really enthusiastic, and they said that the interview went really well,"
"Afterwards, they rejected me, and they said they thought I was more interested in doing all these extra things than purely just what's in the job description."
"It was just an instinct that I had,"
"In a very difficult job market for young professionals right now, it may be smarter to get yourself in the door and fully employed, with an opportunity for progression, as compared to waiting on the market for an uncertain outcome,"
Megan Robinson, 28, applied to about 1,000 jobs and landed three interviews. She reported strong interview performance but was rejected for appearing more interested in extra ideas than the job description. Financially strained, she offered to accept $40,000 for a listed $60,000 position and received reconsideration. Negotiation expert Hannah Riley Bowles advises that lowballing can be reasonable for entry-level candidates in a difficult market, enabling quicker entry into the field, full employment, and potential progression. Extended unemployment or work outside the desired industry can signal diminished candidate value to employers.
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