They say landing for your first real job after college is hard, but I didn't realize how hard it would be on my ego. The emotional rollercoaster of getting excited about a company or postion, the nervousness of the interview, the anxiety of waiting for the next steps, and the crushing pain of rejection sucks.
I've been through this 10 times in the last month. It is hard to keep picking myself up and going into the next interview with confidence. I'm starting to understand how Rabbit felt in 8 mile when he was trying to get into the rap game. (If you haven't seen 8 mile, do that !)
I figure I should share some things I do to feel better about myself after rejection:
♡ Go for a run or a walk.
♡ Do something nice for yourself like shopping or a pedicure.
♡ Take a day off the job hunt to revamp my resume and cover letter and remind yourself of your qualifications.
♡ Talk to someone who been through what you're going through for tips and ideas.
♡ Complete a project. There's nothing better for the ego than finishing something.
♡ Do something nice for yourself like shopping or a pedicure.
♡ Take a day off the job hunt to revamp my resume and cover letter and remind yourself of your qualifications.
♡ Talk to someone who been through what you're going through for tips and ideas.
♡ Complete a project. There's nothing better for the ego than finishing something.
Sometimes when it doesn't work out it's probably because you wouldn't have been happy there. When it finally does work out, it's going to be the right place for you. Or at least that's what I'm telling myself. Being positive is the key.
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