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Learning from job rejection

Skills and experience aren't enough in current marketplace Related contentReasons for rejection and how to turn it around The job was almost within your grasp—and then it wasn't. So what the heck happened? In today's tough job market, more and more highly qualified candidates face rejection for executive-level positions at associations, even after seemingly successful interviews. "There is no lack of experience and individuals who have the right job knowledge and skills," particularly in the Washington, D.C., area, said Dawn Godaire, director of human resources for the Heart Rhythm Society. "At the end of the day, the biggest piece is really about cultural fit." … Read More