How do you celebrate progress when facing rejection?

Remind yourself of the daily steps you are taking. When you get a rejection it means you took action. It's getting you closer to where you need to be. Reflect briefly. Then move forward. Not dragging the rejection with you. You got this!

We are more grounded in our desired outcomes when we are clear on our value proposition. If the only outcome we seek is to get a job, then it's a zero-sum game. How we play the job search game is a product of how we view our value. Most people play win-lose, but the best approach is win-win. Here's a reframe: If I don't get the job, I've made a new set of professional friends I can connect with on LinkedIn and continue networking with. Because I'm confident in my problem-solving capabilities, I'll end up in a company that values them. This reframe helps us see the job search as a win-win situation, even if we don't get every job we apply for.

Acknowledging the effort you've put into job searching and the skills you've developed along the way is a way of building self-confidence and resilience. Each step taken in the job search process, from submitting applications to attending interviews, contributes to personal and professional growth. Embracing these actions as accomplishments can help job seekers stay focused and persistent in their pursuit of new opportunities.

One thing I try to do is acknowledge the effort made to get to where you are, because despite it all progress has been made and you need to be aware of it to be able to see it.

Remind yourself that every application, new connection, and interview is a step towards your goal. It is entirely possible to have fantastic written materials and interview brilliantly and still be rejected. Employers reject candidates for a whole range of arbitrary and unknown reasons. Never allow rejections to determine your worth as a candidate or a person.

Keeping track of your job search milestones provides a clear picture of your progress over time. It not only helps you measure your achievements but also allows you to identify patterns and areas where you may need to adjust your approach. Having a visual record of your efforts can be motivating, especially during challenging periods of the job search. It serves as a reminder that you are taking action and making tangible steps toward your career goals, even if the desired outcome hasn't been achieved yet.

Maintaining your focus while tracking milestones is crucial. During a job search, your primary focus should be on refining your resume and submitting applications. Avoid dedicating excessive time to elaborate job application tracking. I suggest creating a dedicated folder for each new application, naming it in the format "[JobTitle-CompanyName-DateApplied]." Within this folder, save a notepad file containing the complete job posting and include the customized resume you submitted for that specific application. This organized approach will streamline your job search tracking. If this takes more than two-minutes of your time, try to test other approaches.

I've approached the job search like a marketing campaign. Identify the prospects (companies you want to work for, whether these are posted jobs or a separate work stream), develop and refine the messaging (your resume), craft the pitch, and follow up. Keep a record of responses in a format that makes sense to you and is easy for you to edit.

Rewarding yourself along the way is an excellent way to stay motivated during your job search journey. It serves as a positive reinforcement for your efforts and can help prevent burnout. Setting up a system of rewards, even if they are small, creates a sense of achievement and satisfaction, making the process more enjoyable. It's a way of acknowledging that your job search is not just about the destination, but also about appreciating the journey and the personal growth it entails. So, treat yourself to something special and relish the progress you've made.

Rewards are positive motivators; its a reminder to people that you are doing something valuable! Despite facing failures in personal or professional life; we should take time off to pamper ourselves. Give break & try to enjoy simple moments in life.

Do you remember the significance of hearing the phrase "Good Job" during your upbringing? These words can have a profound impact on a person's self-esteem and motivation, providing positive reinforcement for their efforts and achievements. They can instill a sense of accomplishment and encourage individuals to continue working hard and striving for excellence.

Acknowledging & sharing your achievements is the best way to believe in yourself & creating your brand. You are your best brand ambassador, the way you can promote yourself, no one else can; I agree most of the times we are shy, it looks like beating your own trumpet, But do not doubt it - just do it !

Having been bestowed with the opportunity of working together and under the leadership of some quite remarkable people; I have come to realize that its ultimately Perception & Action to the forefront of anything you desire and deem to achieve. Perception is the Stimulus that guides your reflexes and cognitives and brain capacity to take Action in a certain manner as perceived and understood by you that surely gets results; but then again the acting stimulus has to be positive! Failure hurts, but remember staying there hurts all the more. Staying positive is more important than taking any action as everything is related to that. Gear up and go achieve your desires, you're gonna make it!

Take 1 day to reflect after you receive a rejection letter. After that 1 day, you should readjust and move onward and upward in your job search. Ask yourself "is there anything I could have done differently during this process?" Maybe you were very nervous during your interview and need a little more preparation. In this case, work with some colleagues in your network to do some mock interviews to increase your level of confidence. Or perhaps your resume needs a little upgrade. Was your resume aligned to the job description for that position and showcasing your skills and experience to the best of your ability? If not, take some extra time in the next few jobs you apply to to truly create a targeted resume. Best of luck! ??

There will be occasions when you find yourself disheartened by the outcomes of your job search endeavours. It's perfectly acceptable and quite common. It's important to recognize and acknowledge your frustration and seek out someone you can confide in. During such moments, having someone who can say, "I believe in you," can be invaluable in reshaping your perspective.

Rejection is a part of life. So it's good to prepare the mind on how to handle rejection in a healthy way. Understand that rejection does not devalue your skills and ability. Use rejection as a motivator to keep going and keep growing. It's just a stepping stone to something greater.

Sometimes a recruiter will see your potential and strengths in other positions you wouldn't think you would fit into. Celebrate discovering that hidden potential. Reward yourself. Take yourself out for a hike. Set a new target job and do your best to meet your new goal.

Focus on what you can control. Not the outcome. The outcome is not in your hands and infact potentially against you. Focusing on what the goals you've setup for the week, and celebrating the fact you've achieved it, and getting better every week is a great way to keep yourself in the game.

Along with the prior mentioned processes, it's critical to view rejection as a useful feedback tool. Use rejection as a possibility for progress rather than as confirmation of your failure. Take the drawbacks from each rejection and use them as constructive criticism. Evolve little by little since every rejection teaches you what to avoid in future endeavors.

I recommend calling to find out more about the reasons of the rejection when possible ! Oftentimes the reasons allow you to understand and accept the No and move on faster, but also you learn things that allow you to better your approach and be successful next time. It’s also a great opportunity to pitch to a professional and get feedback!