JobRejection #HiringManager #LinkedIn #CareerAdvice
Hey there! So you recently experienced a job rejection from a hiring manager who initially reached out to you on LinkedIn. First of all, I want to say that it’s completely understandable to feel upset and frustrated by this situation. Rejection is never easy, especially when the opportunity seemed so promising.
Understanding the Situation
Let’s break down what happened here: the hiring manager contacted you for an open role, you applied, and after a period of silence, you received a rejection email. It’s a common scenario in the job hunt journey, and many of us have been there before.
Dealing with Rejection
Here are some actionable steps you can take to handle this rejection gracefully and move forward positively:
- Reflect on the Experience: Take a moment to reflect on the experience and see if there are any areas you can improve on for future job applications.
- Stay Professional: While it’s tempting to remove the hiring manager from your connections out of frustration, it’s essential to maintain a professional image on LinkedIn. It’s always good to keep your network open and positive.
- Reach Out for Feedback: If you feel comfortable, you can politely ask the hiring manager for feedback on your application. Constructive criticism can help you grow and improve for future opportunities.
- Keep Networking: Remember that networking is key in the job search process. Connect with other professionals in your industry, attend events, and stay active on LinkedIn to expand your network.
Moving Forward
Job rejections are a part of the journey towards finding the right opportunity. It’s crucial to stay positive, resilient, and focused on your goals. Remember, every rejection brings you one step closer to the job that is meant for you.
StayMotivated 💪 #CareerGrowth 🌟 #PositiveVibesOnly 😊
So, chin up, dust yourself off, and keep pushing forward. You’ve got this!
I think I’d be just fine in LinkedIn with zero connections, tbh
I think makes sense, I would do the same.
By the way, Who has idea please tell me, last week some HR reached out to me, shortly: introduced herself and said they were interested in me and gave me link to some position, does she want me to use that link and apply?
Cause she also said “let’s chat if you are interested”
Now in her report she will write that “I reached out using LinkedIn and blablabla bs, just so that “I’m busy I’m working”
As petty as it sounds, I don’t think it’s wrong to remove connections that you’ve had bad experiences with or those who don’t interact with you. We’re already bombarded with so many things.
I did the same, but even before I entertained one, he was pitching me what I suspect was a FA job disguised as something else. That wasn’t even the problem, it’s the way he pitched it that got me off, very disingenuous.
Most interviewers want to connect on LI not to be friends/connect but to snoop your feed/interactions/dig for dirt.
tbh if someone wanted me to connect on LinkedIn I would disconnect even if I got the job. I don’t know you, and you don’t care about me
Sometimes people friend me that I don’t know. I always ask “Hi is there a reason you wanted to connect?” because you have to be connected to send a message to someone. Usually they say “just trying to expand my network!” Or something dumb….yeah friending some rando doesn’t do shit for your network. Then I unconnect with them
That’s not petty, they reached out to you then rejected you without an interview. That’s them being lazy and sending out spam. Why keep them when you know what they think of you once they actually read?
If she reached out to you, the least she could’ve done to be a decent human being would’ve been to write at least a short LinkedIn message or email.. anything other than a generic rejection template message.
I don’t see anything wrong with that, personally.
When I lost my job, I definitely removed my friend turned manager who fired me, from every social media platform and blocked her. Just didn’t want to deal with seeing anything from her.
I don’t use LinkedIn