How do you get over rejection during your job search, and keep pushing yourself to apply?
Chris Wray
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As a self-employed person for the past couple of years, and before that I worked for my family's farm, I have struggled in the whole job search area.
The day before yesterday, I made it to the final round interview with what I thought was my dream company, and was rejected at the last step.
How do you keep pushing yourself to apply and try to get a job even when you hate "selling yourself" and struggle with rejection?
Would love your input and advice! Thank you.
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Keep in mind, everyone gets rejected from a job. Elon Musk was passed on as a candidate. Bill Gates was too.
The point is: If you're passed on for a job, it'd because there's something much greater in store for you π
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Keep moving, even if it's just small steps each day. If you don't, you get stuck, and nobody wants to get stuck, right? If you're rejected - reflect, learn and try again. There's no simple way to get over a rejection (especially if there have been many) but you must remember that you'll find a fit eventually!
I will improve on my resume, interviews and get recommendations