6 Tips to Handling Job Rejections
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today”
— Will Rogers
Handling Job Rejections:
The excitement of a job search is often bookended by job rejections which can be disheartening
It takes time to find the right job, the right fit, the right culture, the right connection to your values (we often forget that these are also critical in finding a job that matches who we are and where we are in our life during the search)
Although rejections or just plain old radio silence after an interview is a natural part of the job-search process - it is also one we can learn and grow from
Over time if you are still getting job rejections you may feel your resilience faltering - the following tips may help you cope and thrive better:
Learn from the feedback after the interview - review it in your mind and jot down questions you think you answered really well and ones that stumped you - prepare for the next interview
Do not overanalyze - I know it is sometimes impossible not to do this but try and refrain - review, learn, adjust and then move on to the next opportunity
Manage your emotions - it is 100% normal to be upset by the rejection - allow yourself to feel the feels and then move on. Shifting from a negative mindset into a more goal-oriented positive mindset will get you back on track
Remain Objective - sure rejections feel personal but remember that the company hired someone more in alignment with their needs - this is not about you so try to remember that the rejection is not personal and move on
Revisit your strengths - make a list of your strengths and wins and celebrate them and use this list to help you improve your next application
Focus on the normal - rejections will happen but do not make this the focus of your life - remind yourself that there are far more rejections in the world than hires and is not a reflection on who you are or what you have to offer
If you are in the midst of this rejection swirl and need an objective sounding board I am a free phone call away - please reach out at any time rani@livearebellife.com
You’ve got this!