OVERCOMING REJECTION: How to stay motivated in job hunt

  𝟙.ℝ𝕖𝕛𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕚𝕤 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕠𝕟

- Research shows that the average job seeker applies to 10-15 jobs to secure one interview.  

- Many rejections are due to factors beyond your control, such as internal hiring or overqualified candidates.  

 𝟚. 𝔼𝕞𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕪𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕍𝕒𝕝𝕦𝕖 ℙ𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖

- A LinkedIn study revealed that 85% of jobs are filled through networking and repeated applications.  

- Persistence in following up on applications often sets successful candidates apart.  

 𝟛. 𝕋𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕠𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝔸𝕡𝕡𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕤 ℍ𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝔹𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕦𝕔𝕔𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤

- According to Jobvite, personalized resumes and cover letters increase the chance of getting an interview by 50%.  

- Using keywords from job descriptions improves your application’s ranking in applicant tracking systems (ATS).  

 𝟜. 𝕌𝕡𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕀𝕞𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕤 ℍ𝕚𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕆𝕕𝕕𝕤

- The World Economic Forum reports that 94% of business leaders expect employees to pick up new skills on the job.  

- Gaining certifications or taking short courses can make you stand out to employers.  

 𝟝. 𝕊𝕖𝕝𝕗-ℂ𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝔼𝕟𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕁𝕠𝕓 𝕊𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕔𝕙 𝔼𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤

- A study from the American Psychological Association found that stress reduces decision-making quality.  

- Engaging in stress-relieving activities like exercise, hobbies, and mindfulness improves focus and resilience.  

 𝟞. 𝔽𝕖𝕖𝕕𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕀𝕟𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕊𝕦𝕔𝕔𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤

- Candidates who seek feedback from employers or mentors are 33% more likely to improve future applications.  

- Constructive feedback helps identify gaps in skills or presentation that might hinder success.  

 𝟟. ℕ𝕖𝕥𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕚𝕤 ℂ𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕝

- Surveys show that 70-80% of jobs are never advertised publicly and are filled through networking.  

- Building professional connections increases your chances of learning about hidden opportunities.  

 𝟠. 𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 ℙ𝕣𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝕂𝕖𝕪

- Research from job-search platforms indicates that setting weekly application goals improves consistency and reduces burnout.  

- Keeping a log of applications helps track responses and identify trends in success or rejection.  

 𝟡. ℙ𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕧𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝔸𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕤 𝕆𝕦𝕥𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕤

- Studies show that job seekers with a positive outlook are more likely to be persistent and proactive, leading to better results.  

- Practicing gratitude and maintaining a growth mindset reduces the emotional impact of rejection.  

  𝟙𝟘. ℝ𝕖𝕛𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 ℂ𝕒𝕟 𝕃𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝔹𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕆𝕡𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕤

- Data from job seekers indicates that rejection often redirects candidates to roles that better match their skills or interests.  

- Many individuals report finding greater job satisfaction in roles secured after multiple rejections.