“Thank you for your interest in the VIP position at ABC
corporation. I want to thank you for applying for the position and let you know
that we are moving forward with another candidate. Other positions open
regularly and we invite you to keep an eye open for future job postings.”
You might have received a similar message by email or over
the phone sometime and even if the position didn’t seem right to you or you had
concluded that you weren’t a good fit, it can hurt to experience rejection.
So, how best to manage the disappointment that comes from
rejection and move forward?
First of all, accept how you feel. It’s perfectly normal to feel
down or disappointed by the rejection. If you’ve received multiple messages
like this you might be feeling very discouraged and wonder if you’ll ever find
the right job. Allow yourself to experience these emotions, acknowledge that
it’s okay and normal to feel them but decide on a time (say 48 hours) for you
to move on.
Then reevaluate your strategy. Perhaps you need to be more
targeted in your job search, or maybe you can gain more support and leads from
your network. Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback, both from those close to you
and from a prospective employer that you interviewed with. Take some time to
gather feedback, revise your job search strategy, and refocus your energy.
Reenergize by gaining a new perspective. Look at each
rejection as an opportunity to learn something new about your field, to develop
strength and grit, and to work on taking a more positive and optimistic
approach to your career. Every door that shuts makes possible another door to
open, leading to a position that will best utilize your strengths and skills.
Or perhaps it’s even time to consider taking the path of an entrepreneur.
Finally, continue to apply for jobs, experience rejection,
and get back up. You’ll learn a lot about yourself, other companies, and gain
valuable experience and knowledge about your industry by interviewing for many
positions.
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