Dealing With Rejection In Your Job Search
Dealing With Rejection In Your Job Search
To say that the current job market is less than spectacular would be like saying the sky is blue. It is quite possibly one of the worst times anyone could pick to be unemployed, because good opportunities are so few and far between. Making matters worse, just because you land an interview doesn't mean your search has ended, because it is still a long way until you hear those magic words "welcome aboard".
Making matters worse is the seeming elimination of the human element from the employment process. Many resumes are filtered and kicked back by computer programs, meaning you may be never be considered for the job at all. I clearly recall spending an hour filling out an online application, submitting it, and getting a rejection within 30 seconds! It is frustrating and infuriating.
Of course it can always be worse; you may submit for a job and never hear anything. Even a "no", though it is demoralizing, at least gives you some closure on that particular avenue, and you can concentrate elsewhere.
Learn to appreciate rejection. Of course nobody likes being turned down, but it is better than apathy. If you are very lucky, the rejection letter or e-mail may explain why you weren't chosen, which can be invaluable information. Realistically though, don't expect much more than a form rejection.
Yes, it can be a frustrating, demoralizing problem, and one that can lead to some serious depression if not dealt with properly. Here are some tips and advice from different folks for navigating the stormy waters of the current job market.
Keep your emotions stabilized. A job interview rarely means your job search is finished, so don't start spending that first check just yet. On the other hand, lack of response doesn't mean anything, either.not anymore. Remember that it only takes one "yes" to be a game changer. Don't stop pushing until you find the person with that "yes".
Hold your temper in the more trying cases. I went in for a job interview that was right up my alley, had a very pleasant meeting, and everything went off perfectly. At the end I was informed that the position didn't actually exist; they were simply interviewing people to determine if they wanted to budget for it and add it. Of course my enthusiasm for this company dropped like a rock, but I maintained my cool, thanked him for his time, and left. I figured nothing worse could happen, and at best they could decide the next day to add the position and I would be their choice. Of course that didn't happen, but you never want to do anything to torpedo your chances if by some miracle it does.
Forget the whole thing. Once the interview is done and you're back out on the street, forget about the job and move on. Keep looking and keep submitting. Then, it will be a pleasant surprise if they call you back for a second interview, or better yet, an employment offer. Of course this is easier said than done, but it is possible, especially if you keep a lot of balls in the air as opposed to just one or two.
Realize that the job search is a lot of rejections and one acceptance. Rejection is simply a part of the process that will, at some point, end well for you. You have to keep your spirits up, be motivated, and remain encouraged that the next one could be "it". Yes, I know this is easier said than done.
Keep the days full of activity. It is easy to get lost in your depression and before you know it, you haven't gotten anything done at all. Set goals for yourself for each day and check them off as you complete them. See if you can find three or four jobs to submit to (even one will do; some days there's just nothing out there), then hit the gym, or go work in your yard, or take a class. I am a writer, and during one period of extended inactivity several years ago, I ended up writing a book during those days when I had little else to do. It was never published, but it was still quite an amazing sense of accomplishment. Keep some momentum in your days.
Remember to learn from your mistakes. Employers aren't known for offering a critique of your job application skills, but if you are fortunate enough to receive your rejection through a phone call, you may be able to ask. The good news, the rejection will almost never have anything to do with you personally; they just found a candidate who was better suited for the position.
Winston Churchill was famous for his commencement speech when he said "Never, never, never give up". That is the secret of your success. Once you learn to deal with the rejection that is a natural part of the job search process, you can move forward and get closer to the day when someone finally says "Yes, you're our guy. Welcome aboard"
Happy hunting.
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