Job Interview Questions: Why did I even bother going to my job interview today?

I went for a job interview this morning. It was for a teachers assistant or paraprofessional position.

The school administrator told me they have someone now who is "trying" out the position now. It's like why didn't you tell me, not to come in for a job interview prior to my interview. Maybe they have to follow the equal opportunity rule. I don't know.

Basically they gave me 5 minutes of their time and bye.

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Its because employers don't really care. The whole hiring process needs to be regulated, or at least part of it, by the government. Your description is one of the things that should be considered. They should have called you, but in reality I guess they don't have to. That's a problem that needs to solved.

The government should step in to this and make companies who are hiring:
-Call/email/mail applicants if they are even considered
-Call/email/mail applicants after the interview(s) to let them know of their status
-Call/email/mail applicants once the position is filled
-And now, call/email/mail applicants if they shouldn't come in for the interview or other

Right now its just a professional courtesy for any of that, among other things.

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• There are several reasons that this happens. If they are trying out someone, they are not convinced that they are the right fit - and will keep interviewing until a final offer is made. In some cases, they know the person isn't right, and are looking for a better fit. It can also be they are saying thanks, but no thanks to you without telling you outright that you are out of contention. The fact that they told you someone is in the position, and that the interview lasted 5 minutes sends the message that they are not interested in your background.
  
  IF you choose to purse this company or this or other opportunities there, the time to strike is now. You need to let them know you are still interested in working with them, and ask them if you would be considered for other opportunities as well.


• Most likely the position is a unionized one, and a union member applied for the position and they have priority over outsiders. It does not mean that this person will like the job or can do it, but the school administrators have no option but to let them try the position if they have a minimum of qualifications. Should it so happen that the position becomes vacant again, you should be on the short list and would be called for a further interview.
  You may not have gone for nothing yet. Don't despair. Good luck.


• They had someone already, they have to make it look as though they chose the one from many. It appears fairer that way.
  Consider the ones who fish, casting the net many times.


• Sorry to hear that. In this business environment, people do not consider the normal practice no more. They are becoming egomaniac for some reason.
  
  I am really sorry to hear that.