Turning Disappointment Into Opportunity When You Don’t Get The Job

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It's easy to know what to do when you land a job, but what about when you don't?
Pete is joined once again by HR consultant, Ricky Baez, on today’s episode of the Finding Career Zen podcast to discuss job rejection. Despite how well you prepare for the news, you will undoubtedly be disappointed and upset when it happens. Ricky explains that how you handle the situation often determines what happens next. He shares three tips to help you can make the most of your experience.
Tune in now and start taking every failure as an opportunity to learn!
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What to do when you don’t get the job

• Thank the recruiter for their time and the opportunity. When you recieve the call that you didn’t get the job, a decision has already been made. You may be feeling hurt in the moment, but bite your tonue and say it anyways. It will serve you better long term.
• Ask for feedback. Don't get upset or rebut it, but acknowledge what the interviewer saw and how you came across. Doing this will not only raise your awareness for the next interview, but also send the message that you want to improve.
• Continue to communicate with your recruiter. These indivudals are valuable and tangible assets. Slowly begin to build that relationship, so you'll be at the top of their mind when a new position opens up.