Don't Give Up

During a job search, getting turned down for a job or several jobs is no doubt frustrating and can shake your confidence. Feeling like you are getting close to landing a position and then being turned down is difficult to deal with and upsetting. It's hard to get back up after getting knocked down but how are you supposed to get another job if you simply give up?

Getting turned down for several jobs is part of the job-search process and it's no doubt that it can be upsetting and frustrating. There are instances in which you might feel you are a fit for a position only to lose out because someone had more experience, the company decided to promote from within, etc. Sadly, rejection is a frustrating part of the job-search process but giving up won't help you get that next position.

Rejection is hard to take but there are ways in which you can still be considered for future positions with a company that turned you down. At certain times, sending an e-mail to the hiring manager or putting in a quick call to ask why you were not selected for a position could open the door for more possibilities in the future. That shows the hiring manager you are respecting his or her decision and it gives you an opportunity to learn what you could do different in your next interview. Taking a few minutes to find out why you didn't get selected could open the doors up later on for other positions and help you improve your interview skills.

If you find yourself getting rejected for quite a few jobs, don't be afraid to network with other people who could help you improve your interview skills, resume, etc. Take time to sit down with people you trust and explain how you answered certain interview questions, have them look at your resume, and offer them to provide feedback. Feedback isn't always easy to handle but can point you in the right direction on how to improve the way you interview, write your resume and cover letter, etc. Take time to talk with others on how you can improve your job search and get your foot in the door at more places.

Going through a job search is a difficult process and getting turned down can make it easy to give up. Throwing in the towel won't get you the next position and there are ways in which you can learn from getting turned down. Taking time to call the hiring manager to understand why you didn't get selected and seeking advice from others could help you improve your interview skills, your resume and get your foot in the next door. No matter how many doors get slammed on you in the job process, those who keeping looking for the open window to go through instead will find themselves back to work because they did not give up.