025: [Job Search, Pt. 5 / 5] How to deal with rejection in your job search

Welcome to part 5 of the 5 part series on the Job Search.

In this episode, Sarah discusses what it means when you’re rejected at different points of the hiring process,  reflecting on what is working and what isn’t, sparking relationships with employees, and accepting that sometimes rejection is a good thing.

01:35 Let’s jump right into how to deal with rejection in your job search

03:12 You’re not getting interviews, but who is rejecting you? An automatic system or a human being?

05:55 Now you’re getting interviews but still not getting hired. Well you’re doing something right!

08:37 Take a hard look at your skills and abilities and work on presenting them better.

10:57 Don’t compare yourself to the people getting hired, there are many considerations outside of your control

12:44 It can be valuable to build relationships with people at the company before you ever apply

15:20 Remember to go over the positive parts of your job search

17:28 I encourage you to find a community of like-minded people. It can help remind you of your worth in your career search.

19:24 A quick recap

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