A missed job interview
When it was
I'm going to talk about a time I was late for an important job interview. This happened about two years ago when I was applying for my first job after graduating from university.
What the appointment was about
The appointment was a job interview for a position at a prestigious marketing firm. I had been preparing for this interview for weeks, researching the company, practicing my answers to potential questions, and even planning my outfit meticulously.
Why you were late
On the day of the interview, I left my house with what I thought was plenty of time to spare. However, I encountered an unexpected traffic jam due to an accident on the main road. To make matters worse, my phone's GPS app malfunctioned, and I ended up taking a wrong turn, which further delayed me. By the time I reached the office, I was already 20 minutes late.
Explain how you felt about it
I felt a mix of emotions when I finally arrived. First, I was incredibly stressed and anxious because I knew that being late would make a terrible first impression. I was also disappointed in myself because I had put so much effort into preparing for this interview, only to mess up something as basic as arriving on time. When I finally met the interviewer, I apologized profusely and explained the situation. Although they were understanding, I could tell that my tardiness had affected their perception of me. Ultimately, I didn't get the job, which was a hard pill to swallow. However, this experience taught me the importance of allowing extra time for unforeseen circumstances and always having a backup plan. It was a valuable lesson that has helped me become more punctual and better prepared for future appointments.
错过的工作面试
发生在何时
我要讲述的是我因迟到而错过一次重要工作面试的经历。这件事情发生在大约两年前，当时我正在申请大学毕业后的第一份工作。
约会的内容
这个约定是一个在一家知名营销公司面试的机会。我为这次面试准备了好几周，研究了公司，练习了对潜在问题的回答，甚至还精心规划了我的着装。
为什么迟到
在面试当天，我以为有充足的时间离开家。然而，由于主干道上的一起事故，我遇到了意外的交通堵塞。更糟糕的是，我的手机GPS应用程序故障，导致我走错了路，这进一步耽误了我。等我终于到达办公室时，已经晚了20分钟。
解释你对此的感受
我到达时感到复杂的情绪。首先，我感到非常紧张和焦虑，因为我知道迟到会给人留下糟糕的第一印象。我也对自己感到失望，因为我为这次面试付出了如此多的努力，却在一件基本的事情上搞砸了：按时到达。当我终于见到面试官时，我反复道歉并解释了情况。虽然他们表示理解，但我能感觉到我的迟到影响了他们对我的看法。最终，我没有得到这份工作，这让我很难接受。然而，这次经历让我明白了留出额外时间应对意外情况的重要性，并且总是要有一个备选计划。这是一个宝贵的教训，帮助我在未来的约会中变得更加守时和准备充分。