A Closed Door is an Opening to Something Greater

The Up-side to Job Rejection

Different forms of rejection can feel like a punch to the gut, and one that often takes the cake is not landing a job you think you'd be a perfect fit for. Professionals on the hunt for a new career who experience job rejection can become so discouraged that the confidence to continue pushing toward their career goals begins to falter.

But you didn't come this far to only come this far. What you want is still waiting for you. Soak up lessons learned even in the absence of a job offer and find the silver lining with these reminders:

• Practice makes perfect.?It's beneficial to your growth as a professional to take as much as possible in any given situation to help you better maneuver similar paths down the road.
• Feedback serves a purpose.?Depending on how far you've gotten in the interview process and how personal or impersonal the rejection was, consider asking for feedback that can help identify areas you can work on while you continue surveying the job market.
• There's value in networking.?Strengthen the bridges you're building with hiring authorities by leaving a lasting impression. Even if you weren't selected for the position you applied for, your time and effort are well-spent if your network strategically grows.
• Attitude is everything.?Instead of going in circles about what didn't go right, reframing the situation in a way that recognizes your potential and dedication to getting where you want to be is a key factor in making it all possible.

Read more about these points here and get job search tips from articles at our Knowledge Center.

For Applicants that Aren't the Right Match

Hiring authorities should try coming out of every candidate interaction knowing a little bit more about their hiring process. No need to let the elusive "perfect" candidate or the difficult-to-fill position interfere with your ability to really connect with professionals applying to work for you.

Rejecting candidates can be uncomfortable, but doing so in a kind manner says a lot about your company and management. A good experience from an applicant that failed to receive a job offer may not make much of a ripple, but a poor experience could spread like wildfire.

Great interactions include urgency, honesty, and open communication during and even after sharing the bad news that a candidate wasn't selected. Having these principles fortified in your hiring process eases the strain on all parties involved.

Visit our blog, the Knowledge Center, for insights on workforce trends, and check out this article about how gpac can help streamline your hiring process.?

The Benefits of Working with a Recruiter

Not receiving a job offer and letting go of a candidate are less strenuous when you have a recruiter by your side. There's no doubt that there will be challenges when finding the right opportunity or new hire, but having an extra set of eyes and ears on the market and your competition is extremely beneficial for any company and professional.

Recruiters are helpful for the time-consuming aspects of job searches, maintaining top talent pipelines, company and applicant vetting, and even relaying post-interview feedback. It's comforting to know that a trusted source is working on your behalf to help secure exactly what you're looking for.?

gpac's industry experts have one goal: growing people and companies. Because our recruiters put people first, we know how important it is to find the right matches for long-lasting professional success.

With determination, transparency, and confidentiality, we're ready to find that next open door.

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