Handling Rejection When Looking For A New Job

I have had several rejections in my time. One time i applied for over 70 jobs and i only got 13 replies. this really knocks your confidence around. It is very hard to deal with but it is just something that you need to do and move on to the next job. You have to allways remember that the next job just might be the one that you get. My advice to anyone seeking work is to stay positive and focused. the right job for you could be just around the corner. One must have faith.

I can understand your frustration, But if you are getting rejected then dont be upset as you will get a better job, trust God and everything will be fine at the right time.

I must take my own advice, because I'm job seeking myself, so I think that we each have to keep pounding the pavement, making cold calls, every day do as much as we physically can by sending resumes, faxing cover letters, setting up interviews, even just for the practise, and evaluating our interview performance, even boldly but humbly requesting after being turned down how we can improve on our interview skills for future reference by those who interviewed us. We have to keep at it, day after day, researching companies who will be going on interviews with, wearing the appropriate attire, never getting tired of job searching, networking, and reading the book, "What Color is Your Parachute". Keep on keeping on, because eventually we'll die trying until someone has to say, "Your hired." Why would we want to work for someone who rejects us, anyway. Good luck to you and all who are job searching.

This is a great topic as I'm in the process of finding a new job now. I haven't had to do this for the past 7 years, but I guess I can say I have gained some new skills in that time. When I have been turned down from a job, I just see it as a stepping stone. Something I can learn from. I will always ask for feedback from an employer once I have been turned down, so that my techniques are better next time. It's a learning process and the right job will come along eventually.

yes many times i have experienced being rejected in my application for job. But its okay, its not the end of the world.. Treat it as a challenge. If they didnt hire you, they'll never what they will be missing.. Just do your best and be professional in everything you do.

if u r looking for a new job than rejection is the part of a job than enjoy that also

Congratulations for starting a very good discusion.I think most of us gets rejected in some job interviews and while applying many of us faces the same situation.It is very important that we do not losse our confidence once we are rejected.

Rejections are always hard, and trying to get a job can be extremely frustrating! Keeping your head up and staying positive is essential because if you lose your optimism you seem to lose your motivation as well. Your tips are great, thanks!

I had gone to a job agency hoping to find a job. I was wearing a pants suit, looking quite sharp, or so I thought. The lady that was interviewing me, took one look at my outfit and told me she doesn't want people that dress like me. She told me to go home, put on makeup, stockings, a dress and high heels. If I did that, she woulde consider talking to me. Well, I thanked her for her time and told her not to bother wasting my time. I had the experience for the job that i was going for. If you must judge me, judge me for what I know not for what I wear. I found a better paying job that was in a better location all by myself. I never went back to her and I told all my friends what happened. I only pray that I don't have to job hunt here in the UK. They don't seem to acknowledge much from the States in regards to education or work history.

Hi Kathy77, It is always disappointing when you are rejected for a job, but I believe it's because of the path of life and you'll soon get the right job that will lead you down the right path (well it always works for me!) Whats really annoying is when you have taken the time to write out c.v's been to interviews and stuff and they don't bother to reply!! It's so annoying and rude and I end up thinking it's good I didn't get the job there anyway!

I think the most important thing about interviews and rejection is to stay positive. If you don't think this way they will pick up on it through body language and the little things. If one can stay positive and focused they will see this and give you a better chance of getting the job.

I do NOT handle rejection good AT ALL! Plus the rejections were lame and made NO sense. We are talking jobs I was SURE I was gonna get, and the manager turned around and as a real poop and just rejected me for reasons they NEVER stated as bad in the first place. "your hours dont work" but they worked when we first talked before you set up the second interview! They say "flexible hours" and expect YOU to work around THEIRS. Even more so I have a constant run around feeling. Pluse the kicker: I am under PRESSURE cause I have NO money to pay bills this month! Fun food for thought! I've never been one to handle rejection good but latelly these were so uncalled for and made no sense it really gets a person upset! :((

hiya, when i left sixth form i was looking for a job for a year i had a part time job behind a bar in my local but i couldnt get a full time one my problem was i couldnt do interviews cos of my nervous but then last year august i went for a job to work in a hotel i went in the interview room confident cos i really wanted this job i was doing well untill the manager was abit of an idiot which knocked my confidence alot so i didnt think i got the job 2 days later they phoned me and said i had the job so i was over the moon im still in the job and i love it so i know it was the right move for me i think its down to confidence

You only get rejected if people didn't buy you. What does it mean? It means you have not sold yourself to them enough. I was like this a few years back until I was lucky enough to be introduced by a credible friend to my Japanese employer. I've learned that the secret to this all is "Law of Attraction ". When possible employer interview you, that means you have been short listed, right? If you have given them enough info about you before you come on the interview day then rejection would be less to nothing. Here is what I did. Create my profile at http://www.friendster.com/jhtglobal then I send this to my prospects. That way they would know more about me even before the actual meeting. Resumes are good (they are classic) but nowadays you have got to be online. Inside my profile is a book where I got to learn all this. Visit my site, scroll down directly to the book. Don't bother about my profile. Go directly to the book as this will help you with your endeavor. It works for me and I hope it will work for you too. Good luck!

I've been turned down for all 9 jobs I've applied for since the US government changed the rule about disabled people working and keeping their benefits. Some I felt really qualified for, but I guess you never know what people are really looking for. The thing that annnoys me the most is being asked back for a second interview to a place that's far away and requires me to take a bus trip and pay a bus fare and then not getting the job after all that.

well rejections are a part of life....u cannot get accepted everywhere, coz for every job there are hundred applicants, and 99 have to go back...dont worry someday you will be the one...so accept it as failure is the first step to success

I have been rejected for so many times in applying for a certain job. At first, I got disappointed especially if I really want the job I am applying for or when I badly need a job. But I just motivate myself by thinking that it was not really meant for me or there still a better job for me and maybe that was not yet the right time for me to have a job.

I've been job hunting since mid-December. Only had one interview. It's kind of frustrating to no get any responss, but I'm trying to keep an open mind and keep looking. I know that eventually the right thing will come along. Meanwhile, I'm trying to enjoy the time I get to spend at home with DS.

I have been turned down more then you can imagine. It is a part of life. You just have to come to terms with it. You will eventually get hired, and then be so glad you didn't get that job. But I sympathize with you because I know rejection isn't fun. It slams the ego down, that is for sure. Just try not to take it out on yourself. It is their loss.

Hi ! I am in the same situatiion. I am looking for a job but can't get it. Some because the position requires more than my own skills. I want to up date my education by adding one more course