Hi everyone! It has been some time since I last wrote a blog post. I have been busy… life, school, travel, and work. I recently applied for a Product Manager position and wanted to share my experience on how I recovered after getting rejected.
It can be hard to take a rejection personally but those of us that are in the process of searching for a job or role, chances are that we will experience being looked over or rejected for a role we applied for.
So… how do you stay positive? Well, keep in mind that if you got as far as the interview process, you had already achieved something great as there were plenty of other candidates that did not even get to that point in the hiring process. If you got rejected, do not dismiss the company and take it personally because there may be the possibility that you would be reapplying for a different or the same role with that employer in the future. As the famous saying goes, “don’t burn any bridges.”
Making juice out of lemons
We are all looking to improve ourselves and getting rejected can definitely be a frustrating. But if you’re like me, it may be worth asking the hiring manager for some feedback as to why you were passed up on getting the role.
For example, if you were informed that you lacked certain skillsets, consider enrolling in some courses to improve on those skillsets. Asking for feedback can assist you in preparing for your next interview.
Focus on your unique skills
We all have areas that need improving, but remember that you bring a unique skillset, passion and determination when going into an interview. Focusing on those after getting rejected from a job will help provide you with the energy you need to find a role that is right for you.
Don’t wait around
It may be tempting to put off your job search because you’re waiting to hear back on a role you’ve recently applied to, but it’s important to keep search until you have received and accepted a role.
It may sound cliché, but build a network and connect with others that are in the profession that you’re looking to get into. Maintain those connections as you’ll never know, they may know of opportunities that fit your current skillset.
Handling rejection is never easy and can be hard to stay positive. But being rejected does offer some valuable opportunities to discover what you need to improve on to land the role, job or career of you dreams.
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