20. Rejection is a Feature, Not a Bug in the Job Search: The Math Behind the Impersonal No

About this episode

This episode discusses the inevitability of rejection in the job search process and offers insights on how to handle it and learn from the experience.

Rejection is one of the two most common responses you'll get to any job application (silence is the other). No matter who you are. No matter how well qualified you are. No matter what your title, level, or industry. In today's episode, we break down, the reasons behind the rejection, how to handle it, and what you can learn from it to change the outcome the next time. Ready to get support on your job search? Check out Career Re|Set on erikaparkerprice.com and book a free Applicat...

People in this episode

Host: Erika Parker Price

Topics covered

• job search
• rejection
• career advice
• job applications
• personal development

Keywords

• job rejection
• career strategies
• application process
• job search support
• learning from rejection

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