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Job hunting and the job interview process can already be nerve-wracking, stressful, and intimidating, and dealing with job rejection after an interview can feel especially defeating. But with the right mindset, you can turn the experience into an opportunity for self-growth that will skyrocket both your personal and career development. Here’s our top job rejection tips to help you turn it into a tool for success.
This sounds easier said than done, especially when you feel like you’ve shared so much of yourself with a potential employer. With COVID-19 and remote opportunities increasing competition, you and other applicants of all qualifications are competing for the same roles, and there’s a ton of reasons why excellent job applicants might be rejected. Sometimes it has nothing to do with you, your CV, or your skillset. Sometimes it’s not you; it’s them.
Sometimes job rejection is out of your control and can even ultimately be in your best interest. Just because you don’t get the job, it doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough. It just means that maybe you weren’t a good fit and that something better might be on the horizon for you. The more you look at the experience with this mindset, the less the rejection will hurt and the more quickly you’ll be able to get back up on the horse and try again.
The goal is to grow from your job application rejection, right? Asking for feedback after a job rejection is the most valuable thing you can do if you want to understand why it happened and how you can make essential changes for future interviews. And it doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
In the moment, you may feel hurt or defeated, and that’s okay. When you’re ready, don’t hesitate to contact your interviewer for detailed interview performance feedback. Remember, this is YOUR feedback, and once you have the answers, you can turn them into actionable insights for future opportunities.
Start by reflecting on the detailed feedback you received after your job rejection, and compare those details to any past notes or comments. Are there recurring weaknesses that you could improve on? What aspects should you prioritise to improve your interview skills?
An excellent tool for analysing yourself is to note your weaknesses and find ways to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Once you’ve pinpointed the areas you want to work on, you can turn them into a plan of action. Whatever it is, every step you take is one step closer to understanding who you are, what you have to offer, and how you can apply this knowledge in your next interview.
It's normal to feel defeated or experience depression after a job rejection. These feelings can often lead to self-doubt, lack of motivation, and negative self-worth. But it’s important to remember that overcoming these obstacles will increase your chances of finding your dream job. Every setback is an opportunity for growth.
If you are suffering from job rejection depression, understand that you are not alone in your struggles.
Or talk to your recruiter about it. We are always here to support you at every step of the way.
Knowing how to handle job rejection can make the whole process less daunting and a little easier. But by not taking it personally, learning from your feedback, applying your learnings to your self-development, and learning to stay strong, you can turn any job rejection into a tool for personal and career-based success.
