Even those graduates who are job hunting in the best of economies must face rejection. For some, it is their very first experience with it. Though rejection can be disheartening, handling rejection in a positive way is vital in keeping your morale strong.
Employers do not want to here why you are frustrated with the economy. This “Debbie-Downer” attitude can be toxic in a work environment. Employers across all fields are looking for a team-worker that will be a positive asset to the company. Leave your rejection-woes for Friday night happy hour and put your best foot forward.
According to Sarah Menke-Fish, an assistant professor at American University, the best way to fight the blues is to “embrace the no’s”
“See how many no’s you can get in a week,” she said in phone interview. “If you can put a positive spin on it and make it a came you’ll stay happier.”
Menke-Fish also suggested job hunter’s remember that often positions are listed even though they are filled because the company’s policy requires a public advertisement. If you remove yourself from the equation, you’re less likely to take it personally, she said.
“The world is open to you,” she said. “Open yourself up to all possibilities and explore other cultures in other regions of the country.”
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