So you didn't get the job, now what? Understandably, coping with job rejection is not an easy thing to do. What you need to grasp is, just because the hiring manger made the decision to extend a job offer to another candidate doesn't mean it's the end of the world. As a job seeker, you will inevitably face rejection. In fact, you may land several interviews before you receive a job offer. Don't allow rejection to drain you emotionally! For sure, you will have more opportunities to apply for jobs that interest you in the future. Here are practical tips for coping with job rejection.
Scenario, the recruiter of a reputable company gave you a call to interview for a job you applied to. You happily accepted the request, and as you recollect, the interview went quit well. In fact, you were even called back for a second interview. However, unfortunately, things didn’t pan out as you expected them to. You say, how could this be?
So you didn’t get the job, now what? Understandably, coping with job rejection is not an easy thing to do. Whether it’s facing major disappointment after being told by the company recruiter that you would not be moving forward because another candidate was a better match for the position or getting a letter or an email stating such. What you need to grasp is, just because the hiring manger made the decision to extend a job offer to another candidate doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. Don’t allow rejection to drain you emotionally! For sure you will have more opportunities to apply for jobs that interest you in the future.
Take a deep breath and relax… and don’t take it personal. Bear in mind, the job market is saturated with seasoned professionals looking for work just like you. This makes it more difficult to find suitable work more now than ever before. As a job seeker, you will inevitably face rejection. In fact, you may land several interviews before you receive a job offer. However, you must sustain a positive mindset, trusting that you will land your dream job eventually. So stay focused as you continue your job search.
Send a thank you letter…sending a thank you letter to the hiring manager after being rejected, will say a lot about your character. The hiring manager will definitely observe your good attitude after being rejected and deem you were truly appreciative for the opportunity to interview in the first place. Who knows, he/she might consider you for a potential job opportunity when the need arise. I experienced a job rejection once because another candidate was more qualified. Initially, I was very disappointed, but continued my job search. However, the same hiring manager called me one month later because one of her employee’s quit and she offered me the job because she felt I was a good fit. I accepted her offer and started working at the same company I previously interviewed at but was rejected. So…it’s very possible!
Learn from your experience…be honest with yourself, was there something you could have done differently? Did you make an immediate good impression? Or did you inadvertently initiate a damaging impression? Perhaps you should scrutinize your resume for imperfections, or sharpen your interviewing skills, or sharpen your job skills. Take a moment to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses. Make a list of your shortcomings and conclude how you could make improvements. This is to ensure that you don’t repeat any mistakes during your next interview. Moreover, you could call the recruiter and politely ask him/her why you were not selected. Keep in mind though; the recruiter is not obligated to tell you why. But some will briefly explain why you were not selected. For example, they could say---the manager was looking for someone with more experience in sales or whatever the case may be. This too, will give you some idea as to what you need to do to increase your chances of a more favorable outcome in the future.
Also, for future interviews, you should check out the company website to get a feel of the company culture and study its mission statement as well. So when you interview you can impress the interviewer with your advance knowledge of the company.
Concluding, understandably rejection can be quit disheartening. However, you should never let any form of rejection prohibit you from pursuing your goals. Therefore, you should continue your job search until you’re made a job offer, no matter how many times you get rejected.
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