You were a strong candidate, but...Here's What That Phrase Actually Means

“You Were a Strong Candidate, But…” Here’s What That Phrase Is Actually Doing.

The Secret Language of Hiring – Part 15 The word “but” is carrying more weight than the rest of the sentence combined. Here’s what three different versions of this phrase actually mean – and how to tell which one you received. If you have ever received feedback that began with “you were a strong candidate,”[…]

"We decided to go in an different direction." What that actually means.

“We Decided to Go in a Different Direction.” What That Actually Means.

The Secret Language of Hiring, Part 4 It sounds like a decision was made thoughtfully. It implies you were genuinely considered. And it tells you absolutely nothing about what happened, why it happened, or what you could have done differently. Here’s what “a different direction” usually means from the inside. I want to start with[…]

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