Why do I keep getting job application rejections?

The most obvious reason why your application was rejected is that you weren’t qualified for the role. Most jobs require something: a certain amount of experience or qualification. This is normally made obvious in the job description. The vast majority of the time, this isn’t a recommendation.

Is it OK to get rejected in an interview?

It is important to remember that the way you handle rejection is just as important as the skills on your CV when it comes to securing a new role. If you allow rejection to knock your confidence and make you doubt your abilities, it could negatively affect your performance in future interviews.

How many rejections does it take to get a tech job?

If it takes 10, 20 or 40 rejections, so be it. Every interview you lose will teach you something. Take notes after each, improve on those. Rejections are not personal, not in the tech world anyway. And eventually when you get the job you want, these 1–2 years of rejections won’t matter. You won’t even remember it.

Is it OK to not take rejection personally?

It’s not about you. It’s about them. It’s their loss. Don’t take it personally. It doesn’t mean anything. Well-intentioned people have told me these things many times to soften the blow of rejection. And I wanted so badly to believe them, but how could I? When someone doesn’t want you, it’s hard not to take it personally.

Is rejection a sign that you’re not good enough?

But rejection is NOT a sign that you’re not good enough. It’s typically a simple problem with a solution. Below is the most likely reasons why your job application was rejected straight away. The one thing that you’ll notice is that they’re all things you can control. That means your future is in your own hands.

Is rejection about US or about our worth?

In the grey area, rejection sometimes is about us, but not about our worth. In high school, I had tremendous potential as an actress and singer. I got cast in lead roles plenty of times, received abundant praise for both my dramatic chops and my comedic timing, and represented my school choir at a national competition.