The newly hired person changes his or her mind at the last minute and accepts a job with another firm, usually a hoped-for but delayed job offer.
Or the new person begins work and quickly leaves, either because the job doesn't match up to expectations or because the supervisor realizes a terrible mistake has been made and fires the new hire.

In either case, the company now has a problem. Smart employers, faced with this dilemma, will immediately contact others who'd been favorably considered for the job to see if they're still available. Most managers won't do this, however, if only out of embarrassment.

That's why I urge job seekers to call the company that has turned them down and indicate a continuing interest in working for that company. I also think it is as appropriate to send a note following being turned down as it is sending a thank-you note after an interview. And though a company has chosen someone else, if you know you made a good impression, by all means send a note mildly expressing your disappointment in the decision and indicating your continued strong interest in work for that company. Yes, this necessitates admitting to company that turned you down that you are still looking but so what? I've seen this approach work, and everyone benefits from it-the company gets a good person, and the good person gets a good job.

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