I’m currently looking for a new job, and dealing with the knowledge that I’ll be rejected over and over again is really hard for me. Do you have any tips on how not to take it personally and therefore not letting it stop me from applying to a lot of different positions?
I’m currently looking for a new job, and dealing with the knowledge that I’ll be rejected over and over again is really hard for me. Do you have any tips on how not to take it personally and therefore not letting it stop me from applying to a lot of different positions?
See it as your CV being rejected as opposed to YOU being rejected. They don't know you, all they know is a piece of paper with your previous work experience. I would also see every no as one step closer towards a yes. Feel proud of every application you make and already see it as a win by applying! Remember that you can't know until you try and one of my favourite things to remember is that men apply to jobs when they are 60% qualified whereas women apply when 100% qualified so you are likely already overqualified when you hit send. You also want to remember that it's not just them choosing you, it's you choosing them so if they have bad communication over email or any part of the interview process indicates a negative working environment, you also have the power to reject them - it's not a one way process! When I would apply to literary agencies, I would do it mindlessly, and send out as many as possible impulsively, shut down my laptop and not look at my email for the rest of the day. You don't want to be watching for replies and that way you don't overthink each individual application! I would also write a list of 100 reasons why someone would want to hire you so you walk into every interview knowing what you bring to the table. I want your first reaction to rejection to be 'their loss' as opposed to thinking their rejection has any validity. Good luck! xxx
I’m currently looking for a new job, and dealing with the knowledge that I’ll be rejected over and over again is really hard for me. Do you have any tips on how not to take it personally and therefore not letting it stop me from applying to a lot of different positions?
Hi Maria,
See it as your CV being rejected as opposed to YOU being rejected. They don't know you, all they know is a piece of paper with your previous work experience. I would also see every no as one step closer towards a yes. Feel proud of every application you make and already see it as a win by applying! Remember that you can't know until you try and one of my favourite things to remember is that men apply to jobs when they are 60% qualified whereas women apply when 100% qualified so you are likely already overqualified when you hit send. You also want to remember that it's not just them choosing you, it's you choosing them so if they have bad communication over email or any part of the interview process indicates a negative working environment, you also have the power to reject them - it's not a one way process! When I would apply to literary agencies, I would do it mindlessly, and send out as many as possible impulsively, shut down my laptop and not look at my email for the rest of the day. You don't want to be watching for replies and that way you don't overthink each individual application! I would also write a list of 100 reasons why someone would want to hire you so you walk into every interview knowing what you bring to the table. I want your first reaction to rejection to be 'their loss' as opposed to thinking their rejection has any validity. Good luck! xxx