How to Overcome Rejection
During this episode, we're going to talk about how to deal with rejection. Learn several effective strategies for managing rejection during the job search process that will help you to ultimately find the right role.
Episode Highlights:
Often rejection is part of the job search. Don't let rejection hold you back from your goals.
We must learn how to overcome rejection.
This process involves a lot of non-responses or negative responses. It's not personal to us.
You need to reach out to someone an average of seven times before you get a yes. Many people are reluctant to follow up multiple times.
If you depersonalize rejection and look at it as a numbers game, you know you're one step closer to yes.
Put your energy into connecting with referrals and networking your way into companies that you're interested in working for.
Think about the number of quality contacts you can make.
Build relationships during your job search.
Be very clear about your goals. The clearer you are, the more your referral or connection will be able to help you.
Use your professional value proposition.
Take care of yourself to manage rejection. Do things that are fulfilling to you other than just looking for a job.
Journaling can be an effective way to process your frustration.
Consider finding an accountability partner to check in with on a weekly basis.
It helps to have someone to process your experience with.
Remember that rejection is part of the process.
3 Key Points:
Clarity is extremely important during your job search.
While searching for a job, manage your emotions and make time for self-care.
You're not alone and rejection is part of the process.
Tweetable Quotes
“Ultimately your goal is to find that right role, that right job opportunity.” – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“Sending out applications in response to job boards or online isn't the most effective way to go." – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“The more clear you are about your goals, the more someone's going to be able to help you." – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“Write out your frustration and you'll often find that you feel better.” – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
“When you know what you want and where you want to go and what you have to offer, your job search gets so much easier.” – Sheila Boysen-Rotelli
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