How to handle a job rejection

Being turned down for a job after the job interview can be quite disheartening, especially if you have been job hunting for quite some time. While it’s not the best news to receive, it is so important to be able to cope with the news and move on and focus on continuing the search for your next opportunity. As clichéd as it may sound, ‘everything happens for a reason really can be a great mindset to have in this situation. Here are a few ways to maintain this mindset and stay positive throughout the job-hunting process.

1) Ask for feedback. Asking for feedback may be a bit daunting after being rejected but it is extremely helpful to find out what the reasons were that you were unsuccessful and find out if it is something you can prevent in future interviews. It may be related to relevant experience, or it could have been as simple as answering the questions differently; either way, you’ll never know if you don’t ask!

2) Don’t have your heart set on only one job. This one can be a little hard, especially if you’re interviewing for the job of your dreams. Keeping your options open is so important to avoid those awful feelings of rejection when the application process doesn’t go to plan. None of us are ever ‘guaranteed’ for any job, so assuming you’ll get the job from the commencement of the recruitment process, is just setting yourself up to be disappointed.

3) Know that you are not alone. Reminding yourself that you are not the only one applying for the job as there will be other people experiencing the same emotions and feelings you have. This can be quite a comforting thought. Job vacancies attract a...[Read more]

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