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7 Tips for Moving Past Job Search Rejection<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

by Erin Kinney,\u00a0Senior Assistant, INALJ\u00a0<\/i>Wyoming<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Erin-Kinney\"<\/a>There are several strategies for coping with rejection of any kind, not just during the job hunt. Rejection on the job hunt has been covered on INALJ<\/a>, but a refresher is always good.<\/p>\n

Process Your Emotions<\/b><\/p>\n

It is natural to feel angry and hurt with any rejection.\u00a0 You put so much time and energy into that perfect cover letter, the online application, the tailored resume, and survived the all-day campus interview, it\u2019s hard to not take it personally. \u00a0Stay positive. \u00a0A job rejection isn\u2019t a measure to your personal worth. \u00a0A choice FOR someone isn’t necessarily a choice AGAINST you. \u00a0Realize that this is part of the process and that you are going to encounter more rejections before you land your position.<\/p>\n

Work Your\u00a0Network<\/b><\/p>\n

Talk to people you trust, such as friends, career counselor, religious leader, or a mentor, and express the feelings you are experiencing. Feelings of rejection may cause you to isolate yourself from experiencing further pain. \u00a0Turn it around and make each rejection a learning opportunity. I have a friend who celebrates every job rejection. He says that since you made it that far in the process, more than most candidates, you should celebrate the small victories.<\/p>\n

Exercise<\/b><\/p>\n

Going to the gym or getting outside and getting some exercise will increase your endorphins and make you feel better.\u00a0 It only takes 20 minutes of physical activity to get those proverbial juices flowing. \u00a0Physical activity also clears your head, expends energy, and helps you revive for the next round of applications and interviews.<\/p>\n

Regain Perspective<\/b><\/p>\n

A change of venue will help you shake off some of your discontent and get you out of your own head for a while.\u00a0I like to go out to nature when things aren\u2019t going right for me.\u00a0 I grab my camera and head towards the bay or the forest to photograph wildlife.\u00a0 You need to be quiet while doing this, so there is a meditative quality, too.<\/p>\n

Volunteer<\/b><\/p>\n

Volunteering not only helps you build your skills, but also learn new ones. \u00a0Plus, it allows you to build your network by meeting other people in your field, or even outside your field. Furthermore, there is the added benefit of feeling good that you are helping an organization meet their needs.<\/p>\n

Use the Connection<\/b><\/p>\n

You meet a lot of people in your field during your job search. Keep in contact with them. They may have a position open that is a better fit for you, or they may know of a new position that comes open at another institution. \u00a0I\u2019ve had a previous interviewer tip me about open positions I may not have otherwise heard about. \u00a0Don\u2019t see a job not offered as a door closed, but look at it as another door opening on possible opportunities.<\/p>\n

Consult an\u00a0Expert<\/b><\/p>\n

At some point, it might be time to call in reinforcements, outsiders who can objectively review your resume or interview skills, and see where you might come up short. I had my references review my resume\/CV. \u00a0I had my husband, a library director with years of experience interviewing people for positions, coach me on my interview skills, since I tended to freeze up when trying to think of examples from my career. \u00a0Also, ask the interviewer for constructive feedback. \u00a0I had one director who called me with my rejection. He then proceeded to say that I was no longer a candidate but a patron, and he provided very valuable, if somewhat painful, feedback that I\u2019ve tried to incorporate.<\/p>\n

These are just a few strategies you could use to help you get through rejection and land that perfect position.<\/p>\n

Erin Kinney graduated from Florida State University with her MLIS. \u00a0Erin is a past president and webmaster\u00a0of the Wyoming Library Association. Her professional interests include digitization and providing access\u00a0to rare materials. Erin\u2019s hobbies include photography, knitting, and gardening. You can connect with her\u00a0on\u00a0<\/i>LinkedIn<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

7 Tips for Moving Past Job Search Rejection by Erin Kinney,\u00a0Senior Assistant, INALJ\u00a0Wyoming There are several strategies for coping with rejection of any kind, not just during the job hunt. Rejection on the job hunt has been covered on INALJ, but a refresher is always good. Process Your Emotions It is natural to feel angry…<\/p>\n

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