{"id":9497,"date":"2021-09-27T22:57:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T22:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/?p=9497"},"modified":"2024-01-22T02:08:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T02:08:03","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-keep-getting-job-rejections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/what-to-do-when-you-keep-getting-job-rejections\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When You Keep Getting Job Rejections"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p><strong>It\u2019s one thing to \u2018know\u2019 that getting job rejections &#8211; either from applications or after attending an interview &#8211; is a part of the employment job cycle and another thing to keep experiencing it first hand!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While facing rejections in a competitive job market is something many of us experience, it doesn\u2019t make it feel any better or as though you\u2019re not getting anywhere no matter how hard you try.<\/p>\n<p>It can be helpful to know that everyone faces rejection at some point when applying for jobs &#8211; no matter their skill or experience level.<\/p>\n<p>So what can you do to turn rejections into a more positive experience and ensure you\u2019re maximising the lessons learned from a job rejection to help you secure success next time?<\/p>\n<h4>5 things to do after receiving a job rejection<\/h4>\n<p>Turning a negative experience into a positive isn\u2019t always easy, but you can use it to support your ongoing career journey with a growth mindset and proactive steps!<\/p>\n<p>Here are five things to do after receiving a job rejection that can help you stay motivated and ready for the next challenge:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Ask for feedback<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wherever possible, try to secure feedback from any applications or interviews. It could shine a light on any errors you\u2019re making. Mistakes that, until they\u2019re pointed out, you might not know about. <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/5-seemingly-small-mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-job-applications\/\">Seeking feedback<\/a> can feel like you\u2019re being criticised and, when you\u2019ve tried your hardest, the last thing you want to hear is everything you\u2019ve done wrong! But keep in mind how positive feedback can be \u2013 it\u2019s a learning opportunity for you to make sure you get it right next time. Most employers will be happy to provide feedback, especially following an interview. A simple, polite email or telephone request should be all it takes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Review your process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve applied for job after job after job and you\u2019re just not hearing anything at all, good or bad, then it may be time to carry out a review of your techniques and application process.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Review your resume<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re sending out your <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/how-to-write-a-resume-lets-go-back-to-basics\/\">resume<\/a>, and no one\u2019s biting, why are you still using it? Check your resume carefully, or ask a professional to do this for you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the right websites<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re only using the same few websites over and over again and not hearing back, maybe it\u2019s time to move on. Research agencies and websites that are tailored to your job goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut out the middleman<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019re using generic recruitment sites, see if you can find out who the employer is and go to them directly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review your pitch<\/strong> \u2013 Find someone else who can cast a professional eye over how you\u2019re selling yourself. A mentor is perfect for this sort of thing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Check your skills match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most common reasons employers reject a job application is because they fail to see a match between the <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/10-professional-work-skills-to-focus-on-that-have-stood-the-test-of-time\/\">skills required for the job<\/a> they\u2019re advertising, and the skills listed on an applicant\u2019s application. You need to explicitly clarify to the employer why you\u2019re the right candidate, which means spelling out the skills you have and why they\u2019re a match for the job at hand. Tailor your resume each time to demonstrate this!<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Get outside support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we\u2019re applying for work, it\u2019s easy to get caught up in our own worlds. When this happens, we can miss glaringly obvious issues with our applications. We can also forget all the great people around us who can offer their help. Whether it\u2019s parents, grandparents, older siblings, teachers or careers advisors &#8211; get some outside support to help you maximise your chances. You\u2019re never alone when going through this tough process, and building a support network will help you not only stay motivated but also cheer you on when you do succeed!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Keep track of your applications.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A job diary is a great way to keep track of everything you\u2019ve applied for, note down login details for different sites, and keep a record of when you should hear back from any applications. If an advert says all applicants will hear back by a certain date, you can set a reminder to follow up. If you\u2019ve sent out 10 CVs speculatively to potential employers, you can note when you\u2019ve sent them and when you\u2019ll be carrying out follow up calls or emails. Taking this positive action will help you feel proactive over what you\u2019re doing, rather than just sitting around not hearing anything at all.<\/p>\n<h4>Remember: Don\u2019t take it personally<\/h4>\n<p>A rejection isn\u2019t an attack on you as a person or your character (unless you really messed up the interview in some outrageous way but let\u2019s assume you didn\u2019t!)<\/p>\n<p>Rejections are a common occurrence in today\u2019s job market, and most employers simply don\u2019t have the time to respond to every single application individually. It\u2019s important not to get disheartened or frustrated &#8211; seek feedback when you can and move on to the next opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Keep your focus on your main goal \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/how-to-choose-the-right-work-experience-opportunity-for-you\/\">finding your new role<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> It\u2019s one thing to \u2018know\u2019 that getting job rejections &#8211; either from applications or after attending an interview &#8211; is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":9498,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[33],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9497"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9497"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9497\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9501,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9497\/revisions\/9501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9498"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}