How to Recover from Job Rejection?

.) Avoid Negativity:

A job rejection will plunge us in self-doubt. It will question our self-esteem and sure, we may end up feeling bad with negative opinions of ourselves.

Answering everyone’s query about the interview result and handling their feedback is quite tiring. It is very very essential to avoid negativity.

Try to remind yourself that negativity breeds negativity. This you will reflect in your attitude or body language in your next interview.

You may be unintentionally spoiling your chances in the next interview. So, pat yourself, read some motivating books and get ready for the game again.

2). Don’t take it personally:

There is cut-throat competition in today’s employment scenario. Accept the fact and you will feel much better.

Never take a job rejection on a personal basis. It is not a review of you as a human being or on your capabilities.

It is an assessment of whether you will be suitable for that particular job role.

The HR Manager does not have any hatred against you. He did not Reject you for the job just like that! (Though very rare, it happens).

The reason is that he may have felt that some other candidate with a better qualification or experience will be more suitable.

Ensure you do not have any negative feelings and keep the communication channel open.

Thus having a good rapport will make you a potential candidate for the next vacancy.

The fact that you did not succeed in the interview does not mean the end of the world.

3). Focus on your Strengths:

To reassure yourself, prepare a list of your special skills. Improve on them with focus and determination.

This will boost your self-confidence and will prevent you from succumbing to depression and negativity. Every one of us has some special talent and ability.

Focus on yours and polish it. Make it the highlight of your resume. It may be excellent verbal communication skills, language skills, coordinating with clients, etc.

Have a detailed write-up in your resume on how your strength benefited your company with real examples.

Keep practicing your skills to stay updated. Always be ready.

4). Stay Positive:

It is extremely difficult to maintain a good spirit after you are Rejected for a job. But we also know that a positive mindset is highly essential for success.

As the saying goes “Failure is the key to Success”. So, we should learn from our failures and not allow them to spoil our mental well being.

Keep yourself positive and in good company. If you feel depressed, you can uplift your mood by listening to motivational talks or by reading self-help books.

Relax by indulging in your favorite pastimes – like listening to music, going for a short walk, talking to friends, etc.

5.) Use the opportunity:

Handling a situation after you are Rejected for a job is very tough, Yes, we sure do understand and agree with this!

But, at the same time, we must also remember that this is an eye-opener to understand ourselves.

After such rejection, we pause, take time to observe, analyze and find out the reason.

We rediscover ourselves, our goals and desires and the best method to attain them.

Further, we get the courage and determination to continue our efforts and not to quit until we succeed.

Then, we use the chance to update our abilities and pursue our interests. This will, on the whole, make you a better person.

6.) Practice Self-awareness:

After you are Rejected for a job, take time to think about how you presented yourself in the interview. Look back at your performance, your attitude, your body language in the interview session.

Sometimes, though we know the answers, we may not be able to coherently present them. This may be due to nervousness or anxiety or tension.

To overcome this problem, rehearse yourself with oft-repeated questions in the interview. Practice yourself by answering these types of questions.

Visualize yourself answering in the interview with a good disposition and a cheerful smile.

Added to this, being confident and smart in the interview will boost your score in the recruiter’s mark sheet.