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First job rejection since diagnosis. Why are interviews seen as the best way to judge your abilities?

Biblio44

Apologies, I may well rant a bit here.

Diagnosed with ASD just over 5 weeks ago, at age 43. Still trying to accept that and wondering how to move forward in life. 

Received my degree results 2 weeks ago - BSc first class honours, despite various burnouts/shutdowns etc etc. I am proud of that achievement despite the huge toll it took on me.

Decided to apply for a job I know I could easily do, directly related to my degree, and I was invited for interview (which was totally exhausting for days before, actual day of interview, and a whole week of waiting for outcome).

I then receive a standard email today saying I was not suitable for the position. I am so frustrated. I know this will sound arrogant but I believe I have a higher level of intelligence than all 4 people who interviewed me. I have considered deleting that sentence but I believe it to be true so I have left it in.

I know the interview was probably not brilliant but I did my best to get across my skills and knowledge. Why oh why does the world insist on using interviews as the main way to judge whether someone is suitable for a job or not? 

Feeling quite angry and frustrated at the moment.

I wish there was an alternative method to interviews, it puts me at a disadvantage immediately. Has anyone heard of any companies using alternative methods to recruit? 

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  • First of all, congratulations on your First Class Honours - not an easy achievement by any means.

    I understand your frustration completely - I hate the fact that lots of people get eliminated from interviews when they could well be the best candidate for the job. Other people who can 'talk a good talk' get the job, but don't necessarily have the talent.

    There must be organisations out there with other recruitment methods. Hopefully someone here can provide some advice.

    Don't give up, though. Most people don't get the first job they interview for - there are still lots of opportunities out there.

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    Thank you DuckBread. Yes, I've had a reply further down about a company called Auticon that do things differently, so there is hope. Perhaps recruitment processes will change in the future to include all the talented people that are just not interested in talking a load of waffle in interviews. Thanks for the encouragement, you sound like a calm voice of reason.

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  • in reply to DuckBread

    Thank you DuckBread. Yes, I've had a reply further down about a company called Auticon that do things differently, so there is hope. Perhaps recruitment processes will change in the future to include all the talented people that are just not interested in talking a load of waffle in interviews. Thanks for the encouragement, you sound like a calm voice of reason.

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