How To Handle Job Rejection After an Interview

How to handle job rejection after an interview. If you've done any job searching, you're going to be rejected...alot. It's never easy. But how you deal with rejection is up to you. In this video I'll discuss how to deal with job rejection after an interview.
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[@iiwii9901]

So many get a job through connections or backdoor, so dont ever take rejection personally or devalue yourself.

[@jonathanturner4220]

and yet those same companies continue to advertise those open positions that will inevitably be filled by friends family and not job seekers..

[@tobiasthederp]

Companies that reject candidates after hours of interviews and sometimes “shadowing” or “special” projects, should pay those candidates for their time. This would light a fire underneath the companies hiring teams to either reject or move on without wasting peoples precious time.

[@ushnishde]

One can dream lol

[@kaleyjoplinRAWRR]

Yeah I think this is what’s upsetting to me. It hurts to be rejected, even though it’s not a personal thing. But to have to spend several rounds of interviews, some of them being more an 2+ hrs long and then being asked to go in person for every single one of them. And then to be told “Sorry but no” , if you’re even lucky to hear back from them. I’m so tired of it 😞 in my case I was offered a position then they took it away and are asking me to apply to a different one so I’d have to go through that process all over again. Such a waste of time

[@Frissdas1207]

The truth is, someone was willing to take less $.

[@ordinaryvideos659]

This is reality everywhere

[@DestinyC1020]

THIS!!! Sometimes, that's really what it all boils down to. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Especially if the company asks you upfront during the first interview what your "salary requirements" are 🙄

[@lubnasajjad4]

While I agree to ‘couldn’t agree more’ thing I wouldn’t want to take away the credit that the person who made it to the offer.

[@remopiccioni9456]

Do not let your job define who you are. I had a lot of interviews filled out tons of applications and got turned down several times. I used to take it really hard especially when I see job jumpers get hired over me. I learned to accept it. If it is meant to be it is meant to be. There are so many employers that are saying that can find good employees but yet they turn down better employees.

[@AchtungBaby77]

That sounds good in theory, but you spend so much time at work and ultimately it forms a massive part of your identity. It's natural to get emotionally invested.

[@aalfonso1981]

Getting a job is all about luck and timing. That's it!

[@freddieellis8449]

You reply and say, “Thank you for your letter of rejection, unfortunately due to heavy number of rejections received, I am unable to accept every single one. Therefore, I’ll see you at 09:00 on Monday to start work. Apologies for the inconvenience.”

[@musicmaker2061]

Lol I like this, it's creative

[@charliedallachie3539]

Lmao 😂 I bet if you show up…HR will think you’re a new hire and show you your desk too 😂😂😂

[@deborahclarke1875]

I don't think it's a negative. Being rejected is me being re-directed. I am hoping to finally land my ideal role.

[@lnejavi]

This is an amazing perspective that I needed today. Thank you.

[@dorissharp2206]

Wow! Very positive and encouraging!

[@JaejoongPrincess]

It's negative if you have been redirected so many times for years with no door openings.

[@moon_vgx8951]

I literally nailed my dream job based on my emailed response to their rejection letter. I was still very interested in further opportunities and was gracious for their time. Over a month or two - I got a call. It was a job offer because their candidate ultimately did not work out for them. I've been in the job for 5 months and I've applied for another role - and I also got a job offer towards this promotional opportunity. Very grateful for your advice. Thank you.

[@kh9234]

If i don't get the job I move on no job is worth stressing over.

[@Lev79T]

You're not going to get any feedback from a recruiter after you got rejected. You will be lucky if they respond back to your phone calls or emails.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

If you're not having luck getting feedback on your specific interview, try asking how you can improve in future interviews instead.

[@STLmurphy20]

HR 101: Don't discuss a rejection with any candidate. They may be tape recording it, and looking for ammunition to file a discrimination lawsuit. Only a rookie recruiter would engage in a discussion with a losing candidate.

[@mingchi1855]

@@STLmurphy20 This has been exactly the case with large companies now. They're smart enough to avoid lawsuits and never afraid of bad candidate experience, because there's a great wall of candidates behind... What they also tend to do now is to "put back in the pool for other openings" and just secretly don't select you for HM screening.

[@yokiryuchan7655]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff There are people who specialize in that. Recruiters don't care. and will not respond. You've obviously been out of the game for a long time and no longer know how things work.

[@jbilotta]

I learned rejection is God's protection. There may be hidden elements that would have made you miserable without your knowledge. I also realized that just because you are getting along famously with the interview panel doesn't mean you landed the job. I recently got rejected from a position that paid a LOT of money and seemed exactly what I was looking for. They requested an interview the same day I was submitted. My entire resume is very honest in every way. I was surprised the feedback I received was the experience aspect. You read my resume! Dumbfounded but ok!

[@remopiccioni9456]

Sometimes things are just beyond your control.

[@rejectwokeness1314]

I'm rejected so frequently, some after many rounds and apparent interest, that I am pretty numb already 🙃. But I am not that good with networking to find the hidden job market, though I am confident I can do much more at a bigger company than I am now. But good advice, all you gotta do is to stay calm and move on.

[@untouchable360x]

It's just bad luck. It only takes 1 guy in there interview process to not like you for no apparent reason. He might've had a bad day or you remind him of someone who he dislikes.

[@unsryan]

You're right.

[@donh8833]

The same thing happened to me. I applied for the "dream job" for which I had extensive qualifications, and an extremely small candidate pool with similar qualifications. While I went through 4 rounds, I didn't receive the job and I was extremely disappointed. I asked myself "If I was turned down with a high match of qualifications, how hard is it going to be with only a partial match?" I have asked for feedback in the past, but companies will often NOT give you feedback to avoid potential lawsuits for bias.

[@kaleyjoplinRAWRR]

Yeah this is what I’m dealing with right now. I applied for a position I really wanted and actually had the qualifications they had listed. I applied like three months ago and had 4 interviews already, the last one being a little over 2hrs long. They asked me some of the usual questions but some of them were truly ridiculous. I thought I was being offered a position because I was a good fit etc. The next day they called me and asked me to apply for a different position. I guess this was their way of retracting their offer. I’m extremely disappointed right now. I know it’s not personal but at the same time I feel like I got played. I really need a job but I wish I didn’t have to go through that process all over again 😭 not to mention the other rejections I’ve gotten before that .

[@adamd9166]

I was just rejected for a job that seemed like a mutual perfect fit. I was furious. I felt like emailing back and telling that recruiter where to go. But fortunately, saner heads prevailed lol. I agree, it is important to process and feel emotion and not to do anything rash.

[@kaleyjoplinRAWRR]

I was just rejected from one that I applied to 3 months ago and had 4 interviews throughout that time. Was told I was a good fit and were happy with what they saw. I usually try to not get my hopes up high but the feedback I was getting was great so I thought I was getting it. Nope, they rejected me and told me to apply to another one. I’m extremely disappointed right now 😭

[@zainfazal.3369]

Getting rejected from a job is much better than getting fired from a job, if the employer didn't think you were a good fit, they were probably right. The quicker you get rejected, the quicker you can move on with your job search. I'd rather get rejected in the beginning, then get hired and have to deal with that car crash three months later, when the employer realizes I'm not a good fit and needs to fire me.

[@sandpiperr]

Let me guess? You're a hiring manager and thus you could never be wrong?

[@zainfazal.3369]

@@sandpiperr Where did I say that?

[@milestogowithyou1157]

I want to thank you for putting out such amazing content. I have been watching your videos ever since I was laid off from my previous teaching job. I had already started the steps to a career transition into corporate so I'm trying to look at this as the door that I needed to open in order to move on. I've only been applying for a month now but have had a few interviews, one which got me pretty close. I was super excited for that opportunity and ended up getting a personalized rejection letter today. I am grateful that the recruiter took the time to explain things to me but it was definitely a hard one to see. Then this particular video popped up in my feed, so I found it at the perfect time. Your consolation and sensitive/thoughtful demeanor was much needed today. I appreciate your content and am staying hopeful that the right opportunity is out there for me. I also took your advice and sent off a positive, friendly email.

[@unsryan]

It's sad that people have to go around putting on an act to get a job so they can survive. If anyone reads this comment don't ever let not getting a job hurt your feelings.

[@SuperTap007]

I recently went through a 4 hour (5 including the breaks) marathon virtual interview for a semi entry level technical position. First time doing so. It was series of Q/A and info sessions with managers and team members. I thought it went well only to get rejected a week later. My guess is that I was overqualified since I was experienced mid level in my previous job. I’m fine with the rejection just annoyed that I had to waste a majority of my day to do something that could have been just an hour.

[@JayMaverick]

These 4-8h interviews before even getting an offer are absolutely ridiculous and a huge disrespect to the employee's time. I'd advise anyone to just not partake, it's such a disgusting practice.

[@InTheNameOfLife1]

My interview process took over 3 months lol. I am devastated that I gave so much time and effort

[@shieeetface]

I'm in the exact same boat.. 3 interview, my last one took 1 hour.. now I'm waiting for the offer or rejection email. (was told it'll take 1-2 week for decision) they have been very transparent about time frames. My anxiety levels are through the roof just waiting.

[@BillClinton228]

Unless you getting 200% in any technical test u should not be working as a developer... how else can you solve the mind boggling functions of creating and deleting records from a database.

[@maxalberts2003]

@@BillClinton228 And this has WHAT to do with the video or the comments?

[@sarrjel]

When I get rejected for a job, I’ll go watch a funny movie like “Police Academy” or “The Wizard of Oz”. Listening to some soothing music or meditation. Don’t listen to heavy metal or horror movies, I don’t feel good after doing that. Getting rejection letters from company’s is life. It’s better go get a direct answer in a matter of days rather than being strung along for weeks or worse, months. There is always another job and opportunity and think about the loss as a learning experience.

[@kaleyjoplinRAWRR]

That’s the thing though. A lot of companies will string you along for months with several rounds of interviews only to then reject. It’s a massive waste of time. I’d rather do a 2-3hr long interview once and get rejected then to waste several hours through a span of months only to get rejected.

[@polinavlassova6895]

That is exactly what I need after discouraging interview for a position I wanted to land. Beating myself up is a standard strategy but tolerance for failures is a crucial skill, which should be trained after ambiguous interviews.

[@melliex5921]

Thank you so much. Really needed this video today.

[@Cracktune]

two in one day.. i havent cried in years. Onwards and forward ... tomorrow

[@customisedfitness]

Once I was rejected after the final round BECAUSE I DIDN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE RECEPTIONIST! The problem was, I was NEVER introduced to any lol After being angry, I realized the final round is about how well they like you and how good a fit they think would make with the team. It’s nothing to do with suitability, qualifications etc as you have already been vetted for that! They know perfectly well you could do the job!

[@Hrithmus]

I got this email today. I went through 3 different interviews. One with the team lead, Director, then CISO. Yes. The CISO. No clue what I did wrong, or what I could have done better. It’s a gut punch for sure.

[@CardinalStrong2k10]

Thank you for your videos again. I’ve been getting interviews but not the job. Your channel is helping me grow though. Much appreciated.

[@ItsMe-sx9ck]

Mee to

[@markoconnor6032]

Very good content in this video. Love the ending of positive thoughts!

[@Sunshyne715]

I cried today. 2 dream jobs I wanted rejected me. The interviews were amazing. I keep wondering what happened. I wish I knew what the other person's competitive advantage was😔

[@cdev2117]

Don't do that, there could be a hundred reasons and probably there is nothing you can do about it. The person that had the position before you was male/female and they want another male/female in this position again...just because they are used to it, even unconsciously. The other person came from the same small town as one of the guys doing the interviews or they went to the same college or university. Maybe even the interviewer had something for lunch that upset his stomach and 1 or 2 hours later when he had the next interview it was gone and somehow that made him like that candidate better. Could be something crazy, one guy saw you get to your car after the interview and didn't liked that type of car or he team sticker on the trunk or whatever. I got ghosted by one company after an interview and was rejected by another just in the last few weeks... I just try just not to think too much about it.

[@Sunshyne715]

@@cdev2117 thank you very much😊you are right.

[@mingchi1855]

You'll get used to it eventually. Remember that your dream job might also be many other ppl's dream job. So you might be second in the line and absolutely close to nailing it until the offer they already sent out get accepted. Their "competitive advantage" could be just timing.

[@carenchelangat1276]

Thank you for sharing your experiences guys I feel a little bit better now knowing I'm not going through this alone..... I'll press on and hold my head high to the sky 😂😂

[@JayKay_SpaceSkater]

This video is a good reassurance about asking for feedback. I always asked for feedback after the interview, but with skeptism, I used to think I came desperate. Nevertheless, DO asks for feedback. You'll be thankful on the long run

[@Lavenderlight1]

I been getting a lot of rejections and it’s very hard to find a job

[@melindagallegan5093]

@YaniChic04 I got seven interviews for the same job at different locations and rejected from all of them. At the time I was like, why did you waste my time with calling me for all those interviews in the first place?

[@dorissharp2206]

I had two interview this week! One interview I did very well. The other one I didn't do well at all 😳. I know I didn't get the job. This is the one I really wanted. I was way to nervous 😓. Thanks for your encouraging words! I think it's time for me to retire. I'm just to old for all this stress.

[@allermenchenaufder]

Don't despair, or give up. Good things come to those who wait . . .

[@dorissharp2206]

Thanks for your words of encouragement! 😊

[@SJones-kk5lg]

@Mimi How did you explain the 2 year gap?

[@martinfernandezcean]

Great Advice! Thanks

[@tallyp.7643]

I needed this video today because I've got a phone interview coming up Friday. I've been underemployed for several years now and looking for entry-level work because I need a job now that'll help me get into another career path and give me hands-on experience to boot. (Went into education and am sick of being told to just go be a substitute teacher while I regain my certification, but I lost my passion for the classroom and do any other teaching-related job now) I've never been very good at handling rejection and second- and third-guess myself all the time, which leads to dwelling on it and my inner cynic comes out. What's tricky is I'm a very approachable person and very expressive, but that is a 2-edged sword because the negativity can show on my face as easily as my bubbly positivity, which I'm sure potential employers can see if I'm not careful. I'm learning how to focus better and not let all my emotions show so easily (very tricky learning curve, but necessary) and prepping like mad for those interview questions I've likely been approaching wrong with info from these vids and others. Thanks for putting this vid out there--I REALLY needed this this week. I'm tired of the not-so-quiet desperation and want to succeed already.

[@MohammedAbdullah-ir9gn]

man I thought I had this job, 2 interviews and HR called me the next week saying everyone liked me and she's going to reach out to the team to potentially extend an offer and that she'd get back to me in a few days. She ghosted me and the following week called saying they filled the position with someone else. Why get my hopes up :/

[@ralphylad]

Seeing the words “several times” is nothing. 12 years with my employer countless attempts at promotion and constant rejection. 6 opportunities applied for this year and 3 interviews, I’m long past the grief stage. Instead I started a management degree in hope that I’ll eventually get a chance. You just can’t quit.

[@Bebegirl7075XD]

I got rejected after the final interview ( 5 interviews) I don’t think I can apply at the same company since this was second time I applied there. Thanks for the video.

[@sleepdeprived9181]

I find 5 stage interview process cruel.

[@paulsmith2058]

@@sleepdeprived9181 especially cause I gaurentee you that they decided after the first interview if they wanted you or not but couldn’t make a decision

[@sleepdeprived9181]

@@paulsmith2058 Yeah, Google does this. I have two accounts from my friends. Both of them getting to the 4th round and then finding out they have a hiring freeze at the very last stage.

[@jennlawson]

Thank you for your videos. You are giving me the confidence and reassurance to look for a new job. I have a potential video idea (request) for you. I am actively searching for a new job and one thing that scares me a little is that I am the healthcare subscriber for my family. I am not sure what happens when I deliver my notice with my healthcare and benefits. What I need to do proactively to make those types of things a smooth transition.

[@adilm89]

Yesterday I had an interview it was my dream job I lost it.... Feels so bad...

[@sunshinecycling]

Some great advice, and I really like your response after not getting the job. Unfortunately in-house recruiters, in my experience, are much less likely to respond to any questions about why you weren't selected. Third party recruiters I feel are better at that.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Probably true but it’s still worth asking.

[@elyasarkin0991]

I just got rejection at the final step too even though I pushed my best. 😏

[@OrangeAppless]

I’m over trying to not cry lol

[@davidelliot9884]

I’m 64 and so glad I’m pretty much done with job seeking I’ve been in point of purchase which has suffered due to the internet. I’ve had 15 jobs but have sent out no more that 20 resumes in 40 years. I always networked plus I have 2 degrees. I’m blessed and am looking forward to retirement and working a mindless pt job

[@paulthomson2288]

I never worried if I was rejected...it was their loss and if they couldn't see my value they would be also slow to advance. There's no such thing as a perfect job either that is complete bullshit. It's what "You" can make of it

[@melissaking6019]

The ugly truth about the interview process is that companies already have a candidate they will hire for a position and they're just going through the motions of interviewing people to comply with labor laws. Nepotism is also rampant in the job market. An executive in a company has a best friend whose son needs a job. The person may not be qualified for the position, but they want to do a favor for their friend. Also, in an industry like retail sales, they hire a candidate who is very attractive and management hires the candidate because they will make the store look good. Again, the candidate may be underqualified, but management wants them for this superficial reason. The most frustrating part of interviewing is not knowing what's going on in the head of the interview. Hiring managers are excellent actors. They can display enthusiasm for you and give great feedback about your qualifications and how you answer their questions. But it's all a facade and that's beyond your control.

[@KpopUnniesUwU]

I applied for the part time job at the weekend. I told them that I have lessons on weekdays. Then I was asked for an interview on Friday!!! I accepted because I really want this job. It turned out my lesson on Friday is expanded so I came to the interview late. I got rejected... and the recruiter said that my schedule is quite busy which i might affect from it!!! But i applied for the weekend which im free?!!! At last, i send them email back and thank you for rejecting me!!!

[@vc8317]

Funnily enough this video was recommended to me after I read my rejection email. Admittedly I was pretty miffed as the email said I was not selected because I needed to be working towards a degree and required 3 years of experience, none of these things were explicitly stated in their job ad but as you said in the video I just sent them a polite email thanking them and I'm going to truck on to apply to other jobs instead.

[@lianalouie9734]

What do you do when you when you have been rejected over 100 times? I have interviewed with lots of companies and made it to several final rounds, but never offers. Any advice?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

Are you asking the recruiters afterward for more candidate and specific feedback? That's going to be your best source of self discovery. If you're not selling yourself effectively, then you know you need to improve your interview skills. If it's a experience you lack, then put together a plan to acquire it. Just like when you take your car to a mechanic, you look for symptoms and then troubleshoot from there. But, hey...you're getting interviews, so that's a great start!

[@Nepthu]

This is like asking, "Why don't people like me?" There's no easy answer. More info is needed.

[@lewishowery9202]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff they are not going to tell you cause they don't care.

[@agees924]

Same, I am looking for what’s the typical cause of rejection this late. Because bad interviewers don’t make it that far. I am wondering if something is coming up on my background check because I have a common name or something, it’s really hard to tell. With bigger companies I just assume it’s corporate bs and they hired someone internally but it’s weird when it happens with smaller places over and over again. I have also gotten people saying, “we’d like to schedule another interview next week” and we set a date, then they cancel the day before.

[@hotcarl3854]

So lame, took 2 weeks off for 2 rounds of interviews, spent all my time rehearsing at the library… hours! I was almost over qualified (8 years of sales plus a college degree) and I had a great interview (at least I thought) for the second round and waited for a week for a reply and still got rejected. SMH.

[@marinak131]

I took 2 days off work + wasted whole weekend preparing for the interviews. I got rejected after final round

[@keith2o9]

I just got rejected from a job, and I was so tempted to writing to HR yelling at them.

[@alexwatts6784]

If I've had an interview with the actual company, not just the initial phone screen with the recruiter than, then I kind of expect to be contacted by phone not email. It just seems like the more professional thing to do. While it sucks to give bad news, you can leave the candidate on a positive note with a friendly conversation afterwards. Takes no more than 3-5 mins. If I've had an interview, I never contact the ones again that just send rejection emails or worst don't send one at all, yes it does happen. Recruiters and companies forget, they are being evaluated as well.

[@reynanregaladonow6426]

I dont know, whats there to really talk about? An email is much better because a call is false hope.

[@fitgurl0448]

You are good.

[@GuruChaz]

What do you do if you are about a month away from not being able to pay any bills and you aren't getting the responses from interviews that you would like? It gets a bit depressing. If I am in IT and I all of a sudden have to get a job at a fast food place or whatever, I can't even begin to figure out how to write that resume. Can things really get this bad?

[@susanmacmaster5804]

I got an email thanking me for my time and the opportunity to learn more about my experiences and skills, but they decided to go with another candidate. Except...I never interviewed for that position! They must have sent the rejection to me by mistake 😂 I wasn't too disappointed as the pay that they were offering was considerably less than similar positions I applied for.

[@Dotun9000]

1:55 - 2:02 I clutched my chest after heard the statement, then the blank stare finished me. loool the pain!!!

[@DraGonXabLe1]

I can tell he's heard this a lot of times.

[@agente2276]

Honestly losing my mind rn. I have never been rejected after an interview but got my first rejection from the one I feel went the best. I did all the things and got rejected I'm actually really pissed about it, and I cant pretend to be happy about it. I sent them a fake little happy letter, but this is bullshit. Its actually bullshit I met all the requirments my experince in the area was professional more than 3+ years, I had other experince, a degree, and I still got rejected. This shit is infurating. Now I am sending 150 applications out until I get one yes bringing this years total to over 2k job apps. Do I hav a job? yes. Is it the job I want ? no. I failed the one I wanted for whatever reason when I made it past 3 interviews. This is a different kind of anger that I cant even do anything about.Its starting to look like accept not working my worth or do crime is the only answer.

[@TheeRighteousOnee]

I've tried asking the recruiter for feedback on why I didn't receive an offer but they never reply to that question. Perhaps it puts them in an awkward position but it would be important for me to know so I can improve.

[@MingoThePoet]

I got that today broke my heart

[@vikastiwari6780]

I know actually no one is perfect at any places.. Basic training is needed everywhere.... I am also faced job rejection but the thing is at the end of time chance is important.......

[@meredithoverstreet8264]

How do you compete against internal candidates? I was recently rejected after a panel interview, the company was transparent I was competing against two internal candidates.

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

It’s always tough to go up against internals, unfortunately. You’d have to be the perfect fit and they would have to not be nearly qualified.

[@theytwatcher950]

I used to apply 200+ at a time. Now I noted my resumes weren't being successful. I went to my career counsellor and he told me to reduce applying. Now I just do about 10-15 at a time. However I always read the job ad carefully and align my skillset and evidence and it appears i have been getting a lot more success at interviews. Rejections are part of everyday life. It goes to show that a recruiter does not think you have the qualities required. I think frankly it should be interview, test and offer.

[@eileenreyes6868]

I got the job, and this company does an extensive background check. What should I say if I left my previous employer on bad terms?

[@shermanngjazz]

When I got the rejection emails I usually reach out to the managers and recruiters for feedback on what I could've done better and told them I also applied to other positions in the organizations.

[@slushpuppii]

Ya'll getting rejection emails? i've just been getting ghosted after what I thought were great interviews.

[@melindagallegan5093]

I recently got rejected after getting an interview and now I am not sure what to make of this response: “Unfortunately, at this time you have not been successful but I was extremely impressed with your experience and background and would be happy to keep you on file for consideration should another position become available.”

[@julietten5614]

I've had the same experience. The company called me 2 months later and offered the same position for lower pay

[@JayMaverick]

Lol just received that exact message. =D Absolute nothingburger of content, I'll ask for more specific feedback.

[@TianInfinity]

First job offer, interviewed, and assessment. Came back with a reason "Large pool of candidates". (Rejected.) While it seems to me they preferred someone with better skill than me... i realized my skill and problem solving need some fine tuning. I took it as an experience and work more some personal projects and polishing skillset.

[@KiaRashan]

After 4 interviews, a project and a presentation I was rejected today. Idk how to feel honestly.

[@MannyLoxx2010]

I've never been given any feedback after an interview, even after a few emails and texts.

[@leapace9480]

This is really hard. Every application I've submitted over the past 2 years since I've been looking for a new role has returned an interview. Normally, I make it to the 3rd interview, and THEN I get rejected. Its really beginning to wear on me. 2 years stuck in a dead- end job I can't leave because i just can't get past that interview process. I even tried getting a certification. It hasn't helped yet. I can't add to my experience until someone takes a chance on me.

[@fabioalexarguilardesouza155]

I was rejected 15 times for internal positions. I'm still applying. Why? I have no idea🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

The bigger question is why are you still working there? Act like a free agent.

[@fabioalexarguilardesouza155]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff thank you sir. I think you are right. I need to accept this loss and move on 👍🏽

[@fabioalexarguilardesouza155]

@@nokateno I got the promotion I wanted.

[@vintagecologneman481]

I went through an assessment test and one phone interview and 2 panel interviews before i got a call and they said were going with some else that lives closure to the area. Hr person told me i was a back up plan but the HR wants me to apply again to another position that next to my house.....

[@alexg.7056]

In this difficult situation where I have a zoom interview but it's during a day that I work. Have to do the interview on my lunch break, or should I just call in sick that day?? Super hard to transition to another job when you're already employed! :( Don't know what the best option is...

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

If it’s a job you’re very interested in, you’ll want to give it your undivided attention. I would suggest either going to your car or finding a quiet conference room to go to.

[@leighamirrahmat5045]

Does it mean anything when you get rejected immediately, (within 24 hours) when they told you in the interview that it would take about a month to get back in touch? Is it that clear cut for them? This exact scenario has happened within 24 hours within a month. I am just wondering what is going wrong and why I am not even being considered.

[@Kristopher342]

At least they got an email, I recently done an interview that lasted 1 hr, and they never even had the courtesy to Email me.

[@adamd9166]

Right? It is one thing to apply and never hear back, but I think as soon as you have any kind of back-and-forth interaction, they should have the courtesy to let you know.

[@mightyblues7]

I'm very low, I keep trying. How many kicks can you take?

[@lettuceboy2382]

I don’t mind not getting the job. I just mind someone else will.

[@blackwidow4564]

I have been feeling unmotivated to look for a job because I keep getting rejected for jobs that I am overqualified for. I don't know what I am doing wrong.

[@danielkiptoo14]

Got a job rejection yesterday it hurts lets stay strong

[@johnthomsen8802]

I got rejected from a job today, Christmas 2021. I wrote indeed an angry email about the poster and thought it was disrespectful to do that to me on a holiday. I told them I hoped the position is vacant and never gets filled. I am glad not to work for a company like this. That's shitty.... Who does that?

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

With job interviews more are disappointed than not.

[@Joethemailman]

What color is your parachute? Mine is green.

[@hotwig68]

Sometimes it just comes down to things you can’t control. Age looks the way you remind someone of somebody they like/dislike your nose shoes maybe you are too good looking as well and threatening

[@frankcorrea8691]

Yes alot of people discriminate uou if you are handsome they think you have it easy, yes men can feel intimiated by good looking mean with good hair bald smart guys are very jealous, heard about it at my last job, kind of lame!😮

[@samotivationbysami]

Jack Ma of Alibaba Group was rejected by KFC and was told he's no good! Can you imagine who he'd be today if they actually hired him? There's a bigger plan and opportunity for you!

[@jammerxl]

What’s your take when the feedback is “you have a great foundation , but you don’t have enough experience to be successful in the role”?

[@marisolmarcelino6616]

how do i answer an interview question if they asked me about the one year hiatus i have from working? i was out of job for a year because of covid 19 how do i elevate my answer for this question?

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

I don't think you have to justify being laid off for a year because of Covid. Just explain it was pandemic related.

[@mrmurdx8956]

Heres my advise say you were still employed even if you were let go and talk about how your business took on this new pandemic challenge.

[@Nepthu]

@@ALifeAfterLayoff Great advice. You could flavor it up a bit by adding, " Covid 19 made me scared for my life. I decided to hide in my basement until it's over." Joking 🤣

[@reformcongress]

It's difficult to analyze when you do not know why you weren't offered the job. Employers don't tell you this, but maybe they should. I don't care how much time it takes. If you think this person is a possibility for the future, you might want to give them a little information so that they know for next time. It isn't any different than if they were hired and given feedback, except HR just isn't about the people at all. HR is being mismanaged on a big scale.

[@imthebest7290]

Sick of it

[@zuks6245]

I was looking at potential team members on linkedIn, apartments near work and gyms . I thought the interview went well, might have asked for too much $ though

[@robertwillis4061]

If I get a job rejection, I call the contact and politely ask what let me down. I have a couple of pre arranged questions and them wing some dependant on the answer. May be you are over qualified and they are intimidated by that ( so why give you an interview in the first place ) Maybe you spent too much time looking at the floor while answering.Maybe you didn't answer questions promptly enough. There are lots of reasons but if you don't ask, you will not learn that little extra bit needed to get the job

[@rafaelmtoledo]

Recruiters never answer me when I ask for feedback...

[@bigbadbillb]

I'd rather get a rejection letter that just be ghosted and left hanging in suspense. At least you get closre.

[@josetorree7237]

Can you make messege of email you just said

[@joannevans9629]

No, they didn't reject me - per say - they're ghosting me

[@jjg8605]

do dream jobs exist even?

[@challengerrtchick2514]

I have an idea for a topic you may be interested in covering... getting a rejection letter BEFORE the interview after getting an invitation to interview.

[@THEECYBERMACKIN]

I send them a hate email. Who cares if I wont get future consideration. F em

[@Edg5mx]

I disagree that it's to do with you, the rejection. In some cases yes, because I didn't prepare or I didn't do well in the interview, but there have been occasion in which everything seemed fine and they rejected me, now I think that we don't know why they really rejected, in some cases I asked for any feedback and they didn't respond or they angrily said that they found someone better (like #reuters). It's not always your fault however be conscious and sincere if things weren't well during an interview.

[@JeanneDGames]

I've interviewed for hundreds of jobs over the past 15 years, both internally for a different position in the company I was currently working for, and for jobs at new companies, and I have asked for feedback every single time. 99.9% of the time I don't even get a response. That last 0.1% I get a very generic "we don't have any specific feedback we can provide" response, and that was because I personally knew the recruiter and asked them. They didn't get jack for feedback themselves. You can say "it never hurts to try", but that's frankly a pile of horse manure. Even if you personally respond to requests for feedback, you make up an infintesimally tiny fraction of a fraction of recruiters and hiring teams.

[@intjmikepearson1350]

I'm a little bit disappointed that you didn't give any tips regarding revenge strategies

[@GeistInTheMachine]

Great video. Just got rejected after two interviews where I really put my best out there. I'm new at this, so it kind of bruised my ego. I'm going to have to develop some emotional armor, or it will mess with my self-esteem. I know I have a lot to offer for a company, so I'm not going to throw a pity party. I'll just throw myself back out there and leave it all on the field. Good advice!

[@ALifeAfterLayoff]

That's the perfect attitude to have - when the right opportunity presents itself, just be ready. The fact that you're getting interviews is a good sign!