Get tips for responding wisely to rejection emails so you face forward to success. Read on.
Rejection is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to lead to total failure and depression. At the end of the day, rejection isn’t personal. It’s just another data point in your career trajectory as you search for the best job.
In fact, there are ways to use rejection as an opportunity for growth and improvement. Yes, even if you haven’t been hired yet!
According to a report by Simplilearn, only 20% of the total applicants who appear in a recruitment process reach the interview round. Below I list some tips on how to respond to a rejection email during a recruitment process:
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Once you’ve gotten the rejection, ask for feedback. You might have caught a piece of information from the email that helps you understand why they didn’t hire you. Or you could learn what type of person they are looking for.
Ask if there was anything else about the position that would make it more suitable for your skillset.
For example, find out if they were looking for someone who could do contract work as well as full-time employment.
Make sure that whatever information is provided is accurate and helpful. Don’t assume it will all turn out okay because someone thought it would be a nice idea at one point in time!
If you find yourself taking rejection personally, here’s what to do:
If you’re asked to resend the email, ask your contact what they would change about it. This can be helpful in terms of improving their own work. And it will make them feel more confident about sending out similar emails in the future. But it also allows you to learn from rejection. In this way, next time around, when someone says no, they’ll know exactly how not to do it!
The best way to respond to a rejection email is by asking for the job of your dreams. For example, if you’re interested in a different position at this company, ask them if they have any other openings that would be right up your alley and worth applying for. You could also ask them if any referral opportunities are available (e.g., someone who has worked closely with the hiring manager).
Rejection is part of the job search process. It’s not personal, and it doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough or smart enough—it just means someone else didn’t see fit to hire you.
But you can use rejection as an opportunity to learn:
Rejection is inevitable. It’s part of the business world, and you should be prepared for it. If you are getting frustrated or upset over a rejection email, take a moment to reflect on why that happened and how it made you feel before answering. Then, remember what we said above: there are always opportunities out there! You need to look for them!
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