JOB REJECTION: HOW TO BOUNCE BACK

It might be difficult to get rejected for a job, especially if you're trying to break into a competitive marketplace. You may feel discouraged and frustrated as a result, lose your motivation, and stop interviewing for new job opportunities. We are aware of that and have also felt similar disappointment in the course of our careers.

It's crucial not to let a job rejection discourage you from looking for other positions. So, this week, we've compiled some of our top tips on how to handle job rejection while still using it to better yourself and your prospects for the future.

Don't take it personally

It’s not about you and it’s not the end of the world. It’s about the qualifications and criteria that did not land you the job. Accept that there are wins and losses in every situation, just like in good sportsmanship, and that you were not the winner this time. It’s normal. It’s part of the process. However, remember that nothing is wrong with you or your ability. Do not hold the company or the interviewer responsible. They struggled with choosing which applicant to hire as well. Keep your relationships intact because you never know when you might find another position with this firm or run into them again.

Keep a positive attitude

Despite obstacles, keep a positive attitude. Even so, you ought to show appreciation to the interviewer for the chance and be respectful. Avoid thinking negatively about the business or yourself, and try to control your frustration. You still have to be confident and demonstrate maturity as a person. Smiling, consider it an opportunity to grow from the rejection. Genuinely being positive can make a favorable impression on people. In contrast, if you have a negative attitude, you are merely providing the employer another excuse for not hiring you.

Focus on your strengths 

You’ve come this far in your application. It means there is something about you that caught the hiring manager’s attention. It’s just not enough to land you the job. So reflect on your application journey and find out what went wrong. Focusing on your abilities is one way to maintain confidence and self-esteem. Develop your strengths and improve on your weaknesses if there are any. In this way, you can level up and be ready for your next job application.

Ask for detailed feedback 

After receiving a rejection, it's important to reflect on what happened and what you can take away from it. The most beneficial action you can do in the event of a job rejection is to ask for and pay attention to feedback. Self-reflection alone won't reveal all of the reasons why you weren't the proper fit for the position. Therefore, your first step should be to get as much input as you can from the recruiter and through them, the employer. Ask for a more thorough evaluation if the response seems a bit general or shallow. After all, you invested a lot of time and effort into the process, therefore you have a right to some useful information.

Don't be afraid to try again

When applying for your next job, remember not to let rejections get you down. Don't let one company's "no" deter you from trying again. There are plenty of additional businesses that are hiring. You just need to keep applying and never give up. If you've already experienced a number of rejections, don't give up. Never forget that if you give up now, you might miss an opportunity tomorrow.

Refine your search

Even while it's frustrating to be rejected, the interview and/or feedback process might occasionally let you realize that the role wasn't quite the right fit for you either.
Look again over the job criteria and ask yourself if you could actually imagine yourself in that role on a day-to-day basis. The interviewer might have been able to tell if there were elements of the role that didn't thrill you.

To improve your future job searches, use your experience as a guide. Perhaps the phrases you're looking at don't exactly align with your goals and desires. Did the job title's accompanying role fall short of your expectations? Did the interview make you realize that this is not quite the right sort of job for you? And if not, then what is?

Come back stronger 

It's difficult to apply for employment, especially if you've recently been rejected for a position. You will return stronger and more inspired to get going if you have taken the time to process your emotions, work on your weaknesses, and learn to highlight your strengths.

Consider each setback as an opportunity to improve your self-awareness and your capacity to overcome disappointment. Your chances of getting the ideal job will increase if you can overcome difficulties on your career path. Make it a point to remain positive and do everything you can to learn from the situation so that you will be better prepared for the next opportunity. Since everyone occasionally receives a job rejection letter, the most crucial thing is what you learn from the experience.