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This was a BAD week. I've made some really dumb mistakes. It cost me a possible interview for a great job because there was miscommunication. I wasn't able to connect with the HR person. I'm so upset with myself. Please give me tips on how to forgive myself and go on. So depressed...
This was a BAD week. I've made some really dumb mistakes. It cost me a possible interview for a great job because there was miscommunication. I wasn't able to connect with the HR person. I'm so upset with myself. Please give me tips on how to forgive myself and go on. So depressed...
Don't be depressed, that never solved anything. Just learn from your mistakes and move on.
This was a BAD week. I've made some really dumb mistakes. It cost me a possible interview for a great job because there was miscommunication. I wasn't able to connect with the HR person. I'm so upset with myself. Please give me tips on how to forgive myself and go on. So depressed...
1st thing you do is beat yourself up for only one hour. That's it.
Call the HR person, apologize but don't make excuses.
Most important tell yourself that this is a one time only mistake and it won't happen again.
Have a "Play Day" tomorrow with your oldest & dearest friend. The two of you can go window shopping, try on outrageous clothes you'd never buy, walk on a beach (well, depending on where you are), eat in a sidewalk cafe and laugh about all the dumb things the two of you used to do.
Distract yourself for a day, then work on how to avoid making the same mistakes next time.
Thing of all the consolation prizes you've received in your life, the times you didn't get what you thought you wanted, but what you did get was on balance even better.
Maybe the interview can still be salvaged? Try contacting the HR person and apologize for the mis-communication and ask if the interview can be re-scheduled. If you can't reach them by phone, send an email and/or letter. Add to the letter that should a re-scheduled interview not be possible that you are still interested in the company and would like an opportunity to talk with them for any future openings. At minimum, it should put you in a better light.
You'll at least know you tried your best and possibly kept the door open.
Thanks everyone! It was a stupid DUMB mistake, which happened twice! My resume's contact phones were in the wrong order to begin with. I was waiting at a different line than the one HR was using, even though through email communications he asked and I confirmed the correct line. My cell was in my car the first time, and then the second time, it was on, but on VIBRATE (by accident!). I missed both calls!!!! Shoot me...I deserve it! I am so ANGRY with myself I can cry...I am.... MY FAULT!!!!
Thanks everyone! It was a stupid DUMB mistake, which happened twice! My resume's contact phones were in the wrong order to begin with. I was waiting at a different line than the one HR was using, even though through email communications he asked and I confirmed the correct line. My cell was in my car the first time, and then the second time, it was on, but on VIBRATE (by accident!). I missed both calls!!!! Shoot me...I deserve it! I am so ANGRY with myself I can cry...I am.... MY FAULT!!!!
Ok time's up! No more flogging! Tell yourself you've used up your "stupid human tricks" for the month and get one with it.
I usually use mine up early so's to take the pressure off the rest of the month.
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I'm so upset with myself. Please give me tips on how to forgive myself and go on. So depressed...
