Why You Didn't Get the Job Even Though you Nailed the Interview
Welcome to Office Real Talk with Tas, the podcast hosted by Tasneem Bhamji, designed to help you thrive in the corporate system, even when the odds are stacked against you. Expect insider advice, practical frameworks, and real talk, always. As part of the Inside the Room series, each week I’m breaking down the conversations and decisions that define your career, but that you rarely get to hear, because they happen behind closed doors. And this week, we're talking about what’s really going on when you’re a top candidate, but you don't get the job. You've done a brilliant interview. You've been told you were a great candidate. They say “there's nothing more you could have done”. But you still didn't get the role. So what happened? The reality is, hiring decisions aren't always just about how well you performed. There are things happening behind the scenes, from internal priorities and sponsorship to team dynamics, that influence who gets picked. And this week, I'm sharing them. I'll be drawing on my own experience as a hiring manager, and sharing what you can do when you're left without a clear answer. Because sometimes there are things you need to work on. But sometimes, there are decisions happening behind closed doors that you simply aren't aware of. Thanks so much for being here for this series. And if you find the advice helpful, please do follow, like, and rate on Spotify and Apple, it helps more than you know! 💌 INSIGHT FROM TAS, IN YOUR INBOX, EVERY WEEK 📱 FOLLOW TAS ON INSTAGRAM