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8 Practical Ways To Deal With Job Rejection by edikaniu(m): 4:18am On Nov 07, 2014
It is true that you applied for that job with the hope of getting the job, you prepared well for the job interview, but in the end things did not turn out as anticipated. Now you feel a bit like this:
Oh! My God! What should I do now?
The decision of the company is not enough reason to make you feel depressed.

Here are tips on how to walk yourself through the situation:

1. Don't Be Angry
It is only natural that your first reaction may be anger. Don't use the job interview as a measure of your professional worth. The decision to not hire you was based on the company's specific criteria and needs which may or may not have anything to do with how you showed up at the interview. If you can be honest with yourself, you will realize that there were likely a variety of factors that resulted in you being passed up for the job. When you realize it is not your fault entirely, you can move onto...

2. Don't bring up the past
It's funny how failures have a way of drudging up all our past failures, as well as all the negative feelings associated with the failures. It's as if our minds go into over-drive ­ then our collective unconscious kicks in and we're on autopilot into the failures of our past. Stay present; don't let the past take over.

3. Understanding
Use this as a learning opportunity. Ask yourself questions so you learn from the experience. What would you have done differently? What did you learn from the interviewing process? How would you have handled yourself differently? Ask the hiring manager to give you honest feedback about what you could have done differently, and/or why you were not chosen. Receiving this information can help you avoid similar mistakes in the future, improve your interviewing skills, and prepare yourself for success down the road. By asking questions, we focus on learning and growth and consequently move forward.

4. Acceptance
Without blaming yourself or beating yourself up, accept responsibility for your part in the rejection. Take ownership for your contribution. Once you have come to terms with not getting the job, you are free to divert your energy towards the next opportunity that comes along. If you have submitted multiple applications and gone on other interviews, you have options. Be hopeful and optimistic; your reward could be coming any day now.

5. Networking
Know that every day, countless others are sharing your experience. Seek out others -- the mutual support and shared knowledge will be enormously helpful. Contacts and job leads, as well as friendships and offers to share technical expertise with each other, result when connecting with others who are on a similar job search journey.
If you left a favorable impression with the hiring manager, leave the door open online so that he or she can recommend you in the future. Connect on LinkedIn with anyone you met during the interview process.

6. Keep it in perspective
Being rejected doesn't mean that your professional qualifications and personal attributes are anything less than spectacular. Employers weigh many considerations when recruiting staff - many of these factors are beyond your control. Keep it in perspective; their decision doesn't necessarily reflect on you.

7. Set Attainable Goals
Give yourself something to look forward to. Remain focused on the bigger picture with your long-term goals, but be sure to give yourself some short-term, daily goals that keep your mind off this minor setback.

8. Rebounding
There is nothing wrong with a man failing but what really count is your ability to recover from your failure. Plan A may not have been a success. So what’s Plan B? As long as you did not put all your eggs in one job’s basket, or pin all of your hopes on one “dream job,” you should be able to bounce back. This final stage of dealing with job rejection is what makes it all worth it; using what you have learned to push forward and conquer your second chance at a job you want.

Now that you have read through this practical tips, it is time to weigh yourself:

What have you done to recover after a job rejection?

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