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I went i on a job interview and did great. I was going to be selected for the job, but someone else who?

worked there wanted her friend to get hired so she told the HR person some lies about me and they gave the job to her friend instead of me. (i found this out from some other people that work there) do I have any recourse or do I have to accept the fact that I was screwed?

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1. Basically, you were screwed. A job interview allows you to present yourself to the employer and your job is to make the best representation of yourself as far as answering questions, giving thoughtful answers are concerned. If someone goes behind your back and talks b.s., and they get the job, then you are out of luck. Just remember, what goes around comes around. Who knows, that person may screw up and the employer will pick up the phone and hire you instead. Stay positive!
2. you might have to take it that you were screwed. but maybe if someone steps up and tells hr what happened it would help.
3. infact you are right you are screwed. But never mind this happens in many ways not only on interviews but in daily life also. Keep trying who knows may be the job waas not your match or type. Keep trying and you will hopefully find more better than that. BEST OF LUCK
4. Make an appointment with the HR managers boss or director. If you can land an appointment with the company owner, president, or VP... do that instead and bypass the HR department all together. If they will meet with you, just go in with the intention of addressing the lies/issues and not the intention of wanting the job. Don't even express continued interest in the job, just address the lies and tell the truth. Protect your integrity! Dress professional when attending the appointment. Don't complain/gripe, etc... just keep it simple and address the lies and the truths. Also, give them a written letter of your complaint. If your willing to spend a few dollars, get the letter notarized as this makes the letter of complaint look more legal/official and that you mean business. You have the right to tell the truth and protect yourself from vicious lies, rumors, and defamation, especially pertaining to your career. Stand up for yourself! Telling the truth will set you free or at least give you some closure! Your innocent until proven otherwise as far as I'm concerned. Hope this advice helps. Dale Smithey, Recruiter DaleSmithey.com
5. While Dale's response to pursue the issue was eloquent and well-intended, your actions might be viewed as 'sour grapes' and could kill your chances for employment at this company. A more gracious response might be to contact the interviewer, acknowledge that the position has been filled by someone else, thank the person for taking the time to interview you, and state your continued interest in the position should the other candidate not work out. Employers will commonly select a recommended friend of an employee over another favorable candidate, even right at the last minute. It makes sense to select a candidate endorsed by one of their employees than to take a chance on a complete stranger. It's almost never fair, but employers are always looking for ways to minimize risk when acquiring human capital. I can tell you from experience it won't be the last time this happens to you in your career. But I can also tell you that a professional, gracious exit will reward you in ways you cannot yet anticipate. Hiring managers have long memories when they are impressed by a candidate, especially one who handles a negative situation with professional maturity. Besides...would you really enjoy working with someone who could at any moment tell lies about you behind your back after you were hired? Be thankful you don't have to work with the girl who got her friend hired
6. Speaking as the author of the job search book, "Think Like an Interviewer: Your Job Hunting Guide to Success," let me answer your question. I would suggest you go to human resources and speak with them about your situation. And do so in a very nice way! It makes you look much better and more believeable. Calmly explain your situation and why you feel you've been screwed over here. And mention how you don't feel what they did to you was fair, nor reflects well on the company. That way, you're not merely upset, but rather you're trying to protect the integrity of the company! Once again, makes you appear the "good guy." I've seen times when human resources will step in and correct something they felt was wrong. And they do so for a variety of reasons. For example, protecting the company against a potential lawsuit. So they will side with employees when they feel employees have been wronged and where it's serious enough that intervention is needed.
7. I would say trying to act out about it could be bad. I guess the extent of the lies is the question here. You might write a formal letter of complaint and mail it, saying you were aware of the situation and leave it at that. But really, you were screwed.
8. Look for another job. Even if you rectify this situation you would not want to work there anyway since you already have obstacles before you start. It is unfortunate but things happen for a reason. You will probably get a better job. Good luck.