rejection happens to everyone especially
during the job search but no matter how
many times you've been turned down you
can overcome professional rejection with
confidence patience and hard work of
course rejection is never easy whether
you're new to the professional world or
you've spent 20 years in the workforce
getting turned down is not pleasant
whenever you apply for a job or have an
interview brace yourself for the
possibility that you could get turned
down and though it's easier said than
done try not to take rejection
personally remember that hiring managers
are simply trying to find the best fit
for the company just because you aren't
chosen doesn't mean you are worth any
less as a person you'll probably never
know why you were rejected for a job so
all you can do is put forth your best
self and the rest is out of your control
also give yourself time to process your
emotions after a rejection especially if
you return down for a job you really
want it take some deep breaths and find
a way to turn that negative energy into
something positive
indulge in a hobby like music or
exercise or spend time with your family
briefly taking a step away from the job
search can keep you from feeling
overwhelmed and while you're at it avoid
comparing yourself to others it never
makes you feel better and it's usually
counterproductive social media can make
this difficult since it's easy to see
what's going on with others but it often
isn't an accurate glimpse into their
lives remember that everyone is on their
own personal journey just like you
if you keep getting rejected figure out
what skills or experience would give you
an edge for a particular job and then
develop them anyway you can volunteer
start a project of your own study a
program or tool used in the industry
you're pursuing being willing to learn
is a valuable trait and may catch an
employer's attention when it comes to
finding jobs try a variety of different
methods job boards like indeed.com &
careerbuilder.com are great for
discovering new openings but don't rely
on them exclusively try to network with
family friends and other professionals
in your career field find a group or
organization that caters to your
industry or professional interest and
get to know people some jobs are hard to
find unless you ask around above all
else don't give up if you want something
fight for it whether it takes you a
month or 10 years to get the job you
want the result is worth the journey GCF
global creating opportunities for a
better life