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In this video, we will talk about handling job rejection.
So you had your interview. Maybe you felt like you were super prepared and that you did the best you could. Or maybe something didn’t feel right in the interview and you couldn’t calm your nerves.
Days go by, and you get the dreaded email. They turned you down for the job. First, take a deep breath. Guys, job rejection happens to all of us.
So now what? You were so excited about the opportunity and it’s gone. Evaluate the interview. What could you have done better? Don’t overthink it, it’s so not worth the energy. Look over your resume and cover letter and do some research on improving it. Ask for help, maybe someone could give you advice. Maybe this isn’t the first job that you’ve been turned down for lately and now you might be feeling very overwhelmed and frustrated. You might need to take a break from applying. Relax, do things you enjoy, and after a few weeks when you’re feeling refreshed, try again. Or maybe it’s time to take a different path and look for different job positions in different specialties or areas of nursing.
Guys, I know it’s hard but try to think positively. Any job that I didn’t get or accept that I interviewed for at first felt like a waste of time. Then I thought about it and realized that it gave me experience and practice for my future job interview that I’ll get. You WILL find a job, it just may take some time.
Okay, let’s review the key points about handling job rejection. You won’t get every job that you interview for, and that is OK. When you get turned down, evaluate the interview and figure out what you could have done better. Look over your resume and cover letter after researching tips and even ask for help. If you get overwhelmed, take a break! Don’t continue to frustrate yourself, and if you need to, take another path in a different of nursing. Most importantly, think positively! You WILL find a job, it might just take time.
Okay, guys, now go out and be your best self today, and as always, happy nursing!
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