How do you deal with the emotional impact of job rejection?

Initially, rejection feels terrible. This is natural, but after we allow ourselves to experience the sting of rejection, we can begin to flip the narrative to see that rejection is GOOD, not bad. Lean into the initial disappointment long enough to understand that feeling bad is not serving you and let those emotions guide you to a place of self-evaluation. Ask yourself what this rejection is trying to tell you about how you can make a change in your life to improve and move you toward the position you desire. Consider that you do not want to be in a place where you are not aligned and rejection is simply showing you where you don’t belong so that you can move to where you do belong. Rejection is protection. Rejection is redirection.

I want to tell you that you don't need to take it personal, but you may feel this way initially. I want to tell you that it is not your fault, but it may very well be. I want to tell you to control your emotions, but you wont listen. These are all things we do, as humans, we make mistakes, this is the most human thing that can be! Learning how to co op with rejection, failure, a case of a very bad luck is what makes us better, stronger and eventually successful. Share with friends, look what others have to tell about it, give it a time, do not put yourself under pressure, learn from this experience! Golden pro suggestion: Never lose your humor, if you can laugh about it, it will all be good.

Self-Compassion: Recognizing my disappointment allowed me to treat myself with kindness, rather than harsh self-criticism, fostering resilience. Emotional Insight: Understanding my feelings led to personal growth, helping me identify areas for improvement and boosting my confidence in future interviews. Stress Management: By acknowledging my emotions, I could address them constructively, reducing anxiety and maintaining a clear, focused mindset for subsequent opportunities. Acknowledging my emotions transformed rejections into learning experiences. It enabled me to approach each new interview with a stronger sense of self-awareness and determination, ultimately leading to success.

One time at work, a rejection actually motivated me to reassess my goals and refine my approach. Rather than dwelling on the emotional impact, I focused on extracting lessons from the experience, which ultimately strengthened my resilience and determination.

One thing I’ve learned is that rejection doesn’t mean “no”. It simply means “not yet”. Keep pushing forward and you will find your way!

It's wild how we always turn rejection into ourselves and go into a deep hole of shame and blame, but that rejection may not be about you. Or, it could be the best thing that happened to you. Instead of blaming and putting yourself down, reflect on what you can do better next time and move on. Rejection is not easy, but it's part of life. And if you are a job seeker, it will be a part of your job search journey. There's no way around it. It's essential to seek support from other humans because rejection is a human experience, and you shouldn't suffer alone. If possible, open up with a friend or trusted person, including a therapist. Take care of your mind and body, and do something that brings you joy. Rejection is redirection!

You have to know and understand the specifics and the challenges of the job market, follow up close the trends, what skills are in demand and why, follow the companies you are targeting here on LinkedIn, contact employees, see if you can get any information from them, even better a referral. It takes skills to find the job you want, and take this advice, now it is not the time to sink in your comfort zone! Challenge yourself!

Have you ever noticed that job postings, and even job boards (not LinkedIn of course) are arranged sort of like dating apps? I'm so and so, this is what I look like, what I like to do, how I lead my life (corporate bio). I'm looking for someone tall, dark, and handsome with at least an MA, and 20+ years of Experience (job description and requirements). On the first date I might flirt- kiss, and maybe let you walk me home (salary range and benefits). If you are interested, email me with a few references, cover letter, and clear bill of health (invitation to action). So, an interview, or multiple are sort of like initial dates. If it doesn't work out, we have to assume it wasn't a match, and log back in. Godspeed on your search!

Here are my thoughts: 1. Seek feedback from the recruiter to better prepare for the next opportunity. 2. Don't be too hard on yourself. You may not be the right fit for that workplace, but you are valuable elsewhere. 3. Be patient and avoid settling for less. Take the time to enrol in courses related to your interests to enhance your skills. 4. It's not always about competencies. Sometimes you have to accept things without fully understanding why they're happening. Such is life.