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Handling Job Rejection is Never Easy

The most important thing to remember is to remain positive and believe that "one more job rejection is one step closer to a job offer." When the rejection is made by telephone or in person, ask the interviewer why you were rejected.

Listen carefully to every word he or she says. Don't get into an argument; the object is to learn what negative perceptions resulted in your not being offered a job. After the interviewer finishes, ask politely and enthusiastically for an opportunity to address these points. It is very important to remain extremely professional. If the interviewer declines, don't get discouraged; at least you had the "gumption" to ask, so congratulate yourself.

The interviewer will probably be impressed, even shocked with your "guts" in the face of rejection, and will probably say yes. If this is the case, make sure you do your homework and prepare to overcome the objections you have been given, regardless of whether you agree or disagree.

Maybe you need to polish your presentation skills, be more proactive, more relaxed, or communicate more clearly or slowly.