Handling Rejections in Your Job Search
Job rejections sting, but they’re not the end of the road.
Here’s how to cope and keep moving forward:
- Reflect, Don’t Dwell: Take a moment to understand what went wrong, but don’t let it consume you. Ask for feedback and use it to improve.
- Stay Positive: Every rejection brings you one step closer to the right opportunity. Keep your mindset positive and focus on your strengths.
- Learn and Adapt: Use rejections as learning experiences. Adjust your approach, refine your resume, and sharpen your interview skills.
- Keep Going: Don’t let a “no” stop you. Keep applying, networking, and learning. Persistence pays off.
Remember, rejection is a natural part of any job search.
Stay resilient, keep improving, and your next opportunity will come.
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QQ: How do you handle job rejections?
carol McEwan, Graham Heldreth and 2 others1 CommentI know it was really hard for me to not to take it personally. But, I realized each ‘no’ was just a step toward the right ‘yes.’
Thanks for sharing!
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