Tips on Handling Rejection

As a job seeker, you are bound to come across a few rejections along the way. But if you've been struggling with rejections for a while, it's hard not to wonder whether there may be something wrong with your resume or the way you interviewed. It can be especially difficult when you're worried about your financial situation, such as paying your bills or mortgage. Below we have provided you with some tips on how you can cope with rejection and use it to your advantage.

1. You're not the only one.

Remember that you aren't the only one struggling to find a job. Especially during the pandemic, many people have lost their jobs, which means many others are out searching for something new. Simply recognizing that others feel stressed and anxious about finding work — and that they understand what you are going through — can really help.

2. It's not the right time.

Sometimes it's just about timing. Maybe the company you're looking to work at already had someone else in mind, perhaps they hired internally, or maybe they decided to put hiring on hold. Whatever the reason, sometimes it's just not meant to be, and that's okay.

3. Make some changes.

Look over your cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile and reflect on whether you need to make any adjustments. Maybe it's not what you've listed as your skills, but rather the way you convey your experience — and that can make a huge difference.

- Avoid listing your responsibilities at your last job. Instead, describe how you performed those responsibilities.

- Are you using LinkedIn to network with hiring managers and recruiters?

- Are you including all your skills, or narrowing them down to a few key skills that better reflect the position you are applying for?

4. "Be careful about your expectations."

What do we mean by this? Don't allow yourself to feel happy only if you get the job — celebrate the wins along the way.

- Celebrate getting an interview.

- Get excited about making it to the second round of interviews.

- Feel good about yourself when you feel like you had a great interview.

Being grateful for these milestones throughout the process will help you stay positive along the way.

5. Take a break.

Don't consume yourself with applying to jobs and going to interviews day in and day out. We know that you want to find a job as quickly as possible, but you also don't want to burn yourself out in the process. Take breaks along the way:

- Get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

- Take some time to exercise.

- Pick up or return to some of your hobbies.

Conclusion

Finding a job is never easy, but if you focus on what you can control — staying positive, being adaptable, and taking needed breaks — you can better manage feelings of stress and anxiety along the way.Guhuza is created in partnership with TorontoJobs.ca.Guhuza is the new way of recruitment. It is an innovative Canadian platform that goes beyond the features of a traditional job board. It uses breakthrough technology to instantly match employers and job seekers for the ultimate hiring experience.

Our advanced technology matches job seekers' profiles with jobs on our site and ranks them for employers based on the skills required for the position. Once a match has been made, live interviews can be conducted right through our platform.

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