You’ve been rejected from your dream job. What’s the best way to stay motivated?

Passion is the powerful quality of a Child. A Child doesn’t shy away from expressing emotions.This is what we ignore & forget in the name of growing up. Passion does involve letting out emotions in a vocal manner. This could be self talk, shedding tears or talking to a close friend. Bottling up emotions hinders growth & makes us negative. The real point of moving on from a bad experience is grieve it. Not getting your “Dream Job” does involve grief, so acknowledge it. The moment we let the cat out of the bag, we begin to analyse the situation objectively. Few steps Try to get a feedback of non selection Identify gaps in preparation Speak to your network Everyone has a space in this world. Be passionate & true to yourself.

I agree - acknowledging your emotions and accepting it are the first most important steps. This will help you to move forward to the "action" phase and you can know focus to what can be done moving forward. It is absolutely ok to allow your emotions going on for a while, it will take some time.

The first step? Acknowledge those feels! It's okay to be bummed, frustrated, maybe even a little angry. Don't bottle it up – talk to a friend, vent in a journal, or channel your energy into a killer workout. Ignoring your emotions just makes them stronger. Remember: Those feelings are normal and valid. They don't define you or your potential. You're still awesome, even if that one job didn't work out. Here's the good news: processing your emotions is just the first step. Stay tuned for the rest of the guide on how to turn rejection into redirection and land the job of your dreams!

Coming out of a rejection is not easy but you need to give enough time to understand what went wrong and how you can get better at it. Ask for feedback to see what are your weaknesses and how can you work on them to get better growth.

After having your job application rejected, it's essential to seek constructive feedback from HR to understand areas where you can improve. Approach HR via email or text, with humility and gratitude for the opportunity to apply. Express your genuine interest in learning and growing from the experience. Politely request feedback on areas where you could enhance your candidacy. Remember to maintain professionalism and graciousness, as this may open doors for future opportunities within the organization and beyond.

The attitude to handle rejection shapes a Professional. At every stage of career, the attitude to handle such incidents defines us. We tend to overlook this aspect. It’s important to identify gaps at our end which could have potentially led to rejection. A rejection is not be all & end all situation. Simple manner to regain positivity Run through list of achievements Speak to support system- Network Identify gaps if any in role you aspire Seek Professional inputs- inner circles Explore up-Skilling if needed Do mock Interviews with your own self Write daily journals of the process There are times, where we must admit gaps in our candidature to a specific role. This requires courage. Focus & Work on these to regain positivity.

Talk to someone you trust who can be positive or at least who can be a good listener. In many times, we pick the wrong people to talk to, and you will be come helpless vs helpful to move forward.

True motivation does not come from external validation but rather from internal drive. If rejection brings down your motivation then you to change what motivates you. A change in perspective of rejection can help. View rejection as an opportunity to get better and not as an attack on character or ego. Only when we open our minds to feedback can we change