Rejection is never nice, and it is never easy, but it is never a lost cause either.
Diana Linde, Consultant for the Charity team, and Brianna Lavis, Recruitment Manager for the Customer Experience and Sales team discussed how you can deal with rejection in this episode of #AskMeAnything.
We’ve taken it a step further and have created a 3-Step guide on how to handle rejection and best practice tips on what to do when it happens.
Do not take it personally and defend or argue. It may be your first instinct but try to stay strong!
Common feedback from hiring managers is about candidates not showing active listening skills or not answering the question asked. Your reaction is a great time to demonstrate these active listening skills. This is important because it can impact your future reputation with that recruiter or hiring manager.
Having a growth mindset and being open to feedback is an important human skill that many hiring managers look for and that is your chance to prove it in the moment.
It is ok to express your disappointment with people close to you but avoid venting on social media as this may come off as unprofessional.
Learn from the rejection. Note down the reasons so you can take some necessary actions such as:
However, sometimes it is not about you and there are so many other factors that are outside of your control. What candidates do not always consider is the behind-the-scenes elements as to why they may not be suitable, for example:
The most important thing to remember during any interview process, whether you are successful or not, is that it is an opportunity to network with the interviewer, build a relationship for future roles, and practice your interview skills. No opportunity is wasted.
If you are finding that you are being rejected continuously, it is worth taking the time to review your job search process. For example:
Remember it is all about the timing. It is best to ask for feedback after you have spoken to someone or have started the interview process, and always ensure you are mindful about how you ask for the feedback, you never want to come across as defensive.
Remember rejection is never a reflection on you as a person.
More tips just like these can be found on our Job Seeker page.
Watch the full #AskMeAnything: How can you deal with rejection.
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