#JobSearch #CareerAdvice #JobRejection
Hey everyone,
So, I just received some tough news today—I got the rejection email for my dream job! 😞 After going through the final interview, I was on cloud nine, feeling like this role in the medical research field would truly fulfill my ambitions. It’s hard to accept that my first big “adult” rejection has left me feeling so down.
Honestly, I’m struggling with how to pick myself up again. Here are some of the feelings I’m battling:
- Disappointment: I was really excited about the impact this job could have made. Feeling that slip away is such a letdown.
- Self-doubt: Am I not good enough? Did I mess up the interview? These thoughts keep circling in my head.
- Frustration: I put so much effort into preparing, yet it still didn’t pan out. It’s tough to not feel angry at myself for that.
So, here’s what I’ve done to begin the process of moving forward:
- I sent a thank-you email to the team. It felt good to express my gratitude, but the sting is still there.
- I’m diving back into the job hunt, but my motivation is wavering. 😔
Here’s my challenge: how do I stop taking this so personally? Any tips on how to handle rejection and bounce back stronger would be truly appreciated! 🌟
Also, has anyone been in a similar situation? What helped you recover after a job rejection? Let’s share our experiences and support each other through this!
I got rejected from my dream job several years ago. I was so disappointed and saddened.
In that time, there have been mass layoffs in the company, including that department. It’s struggling now. I’ve also moved on to much higher pay and better benefits.
Sometimes not getting your dream job leads to something better.
I think it’s all about perspective and attitude. There’s no point in dwelling on what you can’t control. If you feel you had a good enough rapport with the interviewer or hiring manager, you can ask what you may be lacking that made them move past you. If you feel you might be shooting yourself in the foot by asking. Don’t ask but you can always say if anything changes or another opportunity presents itself to please keep your resume in mind.
Something better in store for you
Unless they told you it had to do with your personality, don’t take it personally. There will always be a better fit out there for the position, but it’s a timing thing. I’ve been unemployed for 3 months and I keep getting turned down because my “personality is TOO big” or I come across as “very confident”. Those are things that are hard not to take personally. You have a good attitude though as it sounds like you are already back on your horse. Good luck out there!
I’ve been there and it sucks. I totally get it.
What do you typically do to unwind or for hobbies? It always helped me to take a break to do something I enjoy to get my mind off of it for a little bit. It will still be frustrating or sting for a while but taking a break from applying for an afternoon can help you center yourself and put things in perspective.
In every instance where I thought something was my dream job and they turned me down, I later found out it was a terrible culture, or they paid off 1/3 of the company, etc.
You will make it through this and be just fine in the long run.
You just need to give yourself a minute to recenter and remotivate yourself before putting yourself back out there.
Best of luck.
Send a thank you letter to all and HM first.
I was exactly in the same position 2 weeks ago, but picked up another one. Meanwhile the same hr came back and asked me to apply to new job they posted. Lol ; nope I am done.
But you never know. Keep it professional w them. Move on and good luck !
Stop getting emotionally attached to any job.
Just stop doing that. A job is a job is a job is a job.
Sorry to hear. Just know there’s always a better dream career awaiting take this rejection as a wake up call and strive for better. Best fortune to you.
If you’re seriously looking for a new job then I’d say have enough active applications on the go to ensure that you’re not married to the outcome of one single position.
Yes, you’ll no doubt have one or two that you’re thinking about more than the others but don’t let it occupy all your head space that you stop applying for other relevant jobs.
You could ask to speak to the hiring manager and ask for feedback tips on how the interview went, and what constructive criticism they can give you for future interviews.
If the person they hire doesn’t work out for any reason, your ability to take constructive criticism and also be proactive enough to ask for it, will stand you apart from the crowd.
Also, you know you made it to the final round of interviews. You know what some interviewers do when they have too many applicants? They choose half of the pile and then chuck the other half in the bin. When it comes to the last round of people, they may even just pick at random if everyone is on an even pegging. So you know you made it this far, you know you can do it again and have the odds in your favour.
Good luck out there! 💜
Ive gotten rejected from 3 dream jobs just this summer alone! You’ll get used to it, and you’ll find something you like, don’t worry. Remember, rejection is just redirection. You’re on to better things. Welcome to the adult world, it’s unpredictable and weird with lots of good mixed in.
Every rejection is a redirection. Maybe something better is coming. Take it and hold your head up high. You’re going to be ok
It just wasn’t meant to be.
But a better opportunity is right around the corner.
The career that was meant for you.
Dream jobs with organizations you didn’t create don’t actually exist for most people. The ones paying the big money almost always require compromising core values or beliefs and making bad decisions to fit in with everyone else making bad decisions.
On top of that, there’s not much truly exceptional about the leaders of this generation. It’s a lot of better mousetraps and slightly improved products with increased prices paying for features nobody actually needs. We’ve been going through a lost decade for innovation and what’s been advertised as groundbreaking isn’t actually breaking much ground.
I struggled with this same situation back during Covid. I got rejected 3 times from my dream position. It took me awhile to get over it, as I really worked most my life around to get to that point. My advice is find a volunteer opportunity/hobby that may be related to it. And frankly I echo a lot of “it’s not meant to be then”. I for one am happy that I didn’t get into the positions I was rejected from, it took me a year or two to realize it, but it lead me down a path I find more suitable for me now. And just because you were rejected this time, doesn’t mean you will be next time, send a thank you to the interviewer, and take some time before you even look at the position again. Try not to dwell on it and move on! The job market is difficult right now
Just keep looking. You cannot be sad about it. Sad one opportunity closes, another one opens.. Never get your hopes up. Always keep looking until Your name is on their payroll and go your first check is direct deposit in your account. even though. still keep looking..
It sucks to get rejected. But remember that you made it to the final round of interviews so it sounds like you’re playing the game correctly!
I can’t even get called back for a menial job.
It’s really wearing me down. Hang in there. You seem better than me.
No job is really a dream. These types of jobs have a way of crushing your dreams not satisfying them. You’d just be a cog in the wheel and you’d realize “Wow, THIS was my dream job?” In that sense, move on, find a job and do the best you can.
I just got rejected from my dream job as well, only thing that will get me out the funk is getting a another offer so I can forget about this place and move on.
Know that you’re not alone. I got a big rejection yesterday. I laid in bed for the rest of the evening. Took a hot shower. I’m trying to take care of myself today. For me, it feels like being broken up with all of a sudden – it’s hard to eat, let alone do a hobby to take your mind off things. We’re going to get through this though. I know there’s something beyond this – I’ve seen my friends climb out of this job rut. We will too.
Do you know why you didn’t get the job? Did they provide you with feedback?
I would advise you to take a day or two to process this. I’ve been in your position and had to lift myself up. Keep going with applying/interviewing because you will get an offer soon 🙂 stay optimistic!
Here’s the reality of things: you could be the greatest interviewer in history, and perform flawlessly, but sometimes luck, timing, and acquaintances play a factor in their choices. You may have had the best experience and interview, but for all we know, the hiring manager’s brother recommended the guy they went with, and it was inevitable they’d choose him all along. Don’t beat yourself up. It just wasn’t the right time, and something better will come along. Look at this as an educational experience, and use what you learned toward the next opportunity.
There are a thousand other jobs just like it don’t worry you got rejected from one you will find one happy to have you there
Time heals everything. Avoid imagining the role until you receive the offer letter, as companies can come up with any reason, and sometimes, they think they are making the right call. You are not at fault for where they are coming from.
My mom always says, “What is yours can never be taken away.” That dream job was never meant to be. There is something bigger and better for you out there. Keep your head up and move on. Knowing you were better than that job. They would have been holding you back, and you have better things in store for you.
Do you think that they would be open to giving you some feedback? That will help you for the next dream job interview.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I was rejected from my “dream” job in June. The hiring manager was so aggressive during that interview, in retrospect, do I want to work for someone like that?
Subsequently, giving it much thought, I always tell myself now that maybe there isn’t such thing as a dream job. No job is perfect. I get that out of my mind every single time I apply for a job now. Sometimes we get caught up in the moment and we think this is the perfect role for us, but maybe it wasn’t. Maybe it’s a sign that this is not the right job for us and better things are to come.
Years ago I went through 5 rounds of interviews with this well-known tech company and met with the CEO in the last round. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the job because I didn’t interview well with the CEO. I was crushed. I sent HR a heartfelt thank you email and let them know how much I have grown throughout the entire process and I thanked them for their time. Two weeks later, the recruiter called me back and told me they changed their mind, and the CEO invited me back and grabbed ice cream with me.
My point is, you never know. I am glad you wrote them a thank you letter. It does leave a big impression.
I wish you the best.
Allow yourself to feel however you are feeling. I got to do my “dream job” for almost a decade before cold hearted cost cutting. Everything happens for a reason. Keep getting out there and doing your thing! 💪
All we can do is keep moving forward to better things….