Every time we apply for an internship or job, we are in this bubble of uncertainty until the moment we receive an email. Have I been accepted or rejected?
We learn from the experience, no matter what the outcome is. If we get accepted, we are on top of the world, and if we don’t, we start to question ourselves, which can be disheartening.
It’s important to allow yourself to feel the disappointment and shift your focus towards moving forward.
Take time and reflect on the reasons for the rejection and identify areas for improvement.
Reach out to the employer for feedback on your interview or application. Their insights can provide valuable guidance for the future.
Stay persistent and resilient: Keep applying to things that align with your interests. Remember that each rejection brings you closer to finding the right opportunity.
Did rejection from a job or internship motivate you to work harder?
Absolutely! it fueled my determination to prove my worth.
It was initially discouraging, but I eventually found renewed motivation to keep striving.
Rejection is an intrinsic part of life, whenever you’re trying to get someone else to do what you want them to do, whether applying for an internship or job, dating or even getting a refund from a shop for something you’ve bought.
Learning to cope with rejection is crucial to growing and developing as a person.
I agree with @Patrick . Tailoring each CV and cover letter is the KEY to a successful application. Forget a ‘one size fits all’ CV – you’re wasting your time.
Study the job advertisement and read between the lines to figure out what’s really needed. Use the recruitment literature and website – if there’s none available look at what other employers produce for similar jobs or look at the job profiles on the Prospects website: www.prospects.ac.uk
Break down broad requirements like ‘excellent communication skills’ by thinking how you’d use them in the job. Would you need to do presentations, write reports, be persuasive, present ideas in meetings, and advise the general public?
Before starting your CV, try a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis on your relevant skills and experience. It will highlight your main ‘selling points’ and identify any gaps/problems. Then choose a CV layout to accentuate the positive.
Speaking as someone with considerable experience of recruiting, I’d say that employers should at least let you know that they have received your application, and let you know when you have been unsuccessful. But even this is hard when one post can attract hundreds of applications.
