No B.S. Job Search Advice Radio Turn Job Rejection Into Your Ultimate Comeback
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Nov 5, 2025 Rejection is an inevitable part of job searching, affecting everyone—even CEOs. Discover how to turn that discouraging 'no' into a learning opportunity. Embrace a new mindset by asking what you can learn from each rejection instead of dwelling on it. Jeff Altman shares a four-step playbook to bounce back, emphasizing self-analysis over employer feedback. Uncover the difference between job-getting and job-doing skills, and reflect on the key lesson from your last setback. Transform rejection into momentum for your next great opportunity!
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Rejection Is Universal, Not Personal
- Rejection during a job search is inevitable and not a personal failure.
- Accepting the pain briefly prevents it from derailing your progress.
Don’t Camp In The Rejection Funk
- Avoid dwelling in the 'rejection funk' because it kills momentum.
- Move quickly from feeling bad to taking action so you keep pursuing the next opportunity.
Pivot By Asking Better Questions
- Pivot by reframing the question from 'Why didn't they pick me?' to 'What can this no teach me?'.
- Use a four-step playbook: acknowledge, analyze, identify moments, and commit to change.