Five Reasons You Didn't Get That ur dream Jobs.

Why wasn't I called? Why wasn't I taken for that position? But I performed great in the interview! The HR guy's reaction showed it! Where did it go wrong? This is kind of thoughts that go through your head each time you didn't get that job after an interview. Why do I keep getting rejected? Is it a curse or is my own different? 

Most times you don't even get a feedback from the company, other times they won't tell you why you were rejected, if you are lucky they may tell you but in each case may not tell you what to do to actually get a job.

Here are 5 reasons why you didn't land a job even when it seemed like its a sure thing. These reasons, no employer will tell you or admit it officially but it happens every time. 

You didn't know one Oga at the Top

While you may have heard this, believe it, it actually happens. If you attend same interview with the friend or a relation to the employer, there are chances you will lose the job to the person. Not knowing someone influential at the company (Oga at the top) might cost you the job sometimes. 

ADVICE: You shouldn't take something like this personally. It happens now and again, and if you were in the same position where you knew someone in a company you would do the same especially when you match the qualifications being required.

You are not Attractive!

Hmmm...so employers actually look at beauty? Don't be totally naive here - employers are human and act like humans as well. Just like you can be swayed by beautiful ladies or handsome dudes. This is not true for everyone. Definitely a true professional will always pay more attention to what you're bringing to the office instead of being just a pretty face.

ADVICE: Before you go for any interview try as much as you can to look your sharpest and give it your all. But wait, for ladies don't wear too much make up or dress indecently. If you feel like you didn't get the job because of the model look-alike sitting next to you waiting to go in - chances are you've just done yourself a favour and walked away from working in an organisation where productivity is more of an afterthought.

You are too Attractive!

Chei!! The exact opposite of the scenario mentioned above could happen as well. You could very well be the model that walked into the interview room and didn't get the job because you were much too attractive. Hmmm what won't be a problem? Why is looking good costing you a job likewise? Quite simply the interviewers may feel the dynamic in the office might change and you would prove to be a distraction to existing employees even if that is the thing farthest from your mind.

ADVICE: Sure, if the job you were going in for was a modelling one - you're gold. But few jobs would really require stunning good looks. If you want to be taken seriously and prove you have a mind under your hat - bring along a track record of strong performance in previous roles and/or endeavours.

We want to Hire an Insider

Why didn't they say so! Why bother advertise the job! If they wanted to promote someone internally what was the point of tantalizing you with promises of this awesome job? It happens and we're not fans of it either...

ADVICE: Don't take it personally. There is no way you would have figured out what's going on in the deepest depths of the company so no sense in stressing about it.

We Cannot Pay You?

Haba! You may not know but not every company have the money to pay that expected salary you quoted during interview. Why don't they open up? Sometimes they prefer to let you go and get someone they can pay lesser, their ego is at stake. Don't blame them it happens. Every employer wants to cut down cost especially in today's cut throat market.

ADVICE: Find a place that not only values qualifications but are willing and able to pay reasonably for it. Do not be greedy or quote to much expected salary especially if it's a small company and role with little or no experience. Something reasonable will do, the experience counts especially if you plan on improving your career. Don't rely on short-term gains at the deteriment of growing your career. 

What other reasons do you think made you not to get that job? Tell us below.