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6 Steps to Overcome Rejection in the Job Search

1. Don't take it personally: It's hard, but being rejected for a job is not the same as being rejected as a person. Learn from the experience, but don't dwell on it.

2. Do something active to help clear your head: Physical activity helps push through the initial doldrums after a rejection. If running helps you clear your mind, run a few laps!

3. Be professional: Rejection is a part of business and it's a part of life. Behave with dignity. Send the Human Resources contact or your interviewers an email thanking them for their time and ask them to keep you in mind if another opportunity opens up later.

4. Be thankful: Even in rejection, you have learned things, made contacts, and improved your interview skills.

5. Ask for feedback: There's never any harm in asking politely "What can I do to make myself a stronger candidate in the future?" Some people will tell you, some won't. Feedback can be valuable information for you to incorporate into your future job interviews.

6. Keep moving forward:  Do not let a rejection become a crushing blow. Instead, treat it as an impetus to move forward and be prepared for the next opportunity in the job search.

JVS Career Development & Employment Services are designed to help you realize your career potential. Our dynamic staff is ready to provide support, resources and guidance as you manage life and employment transitions, ultimately helping you to find the right position based on your skills, abilities and interests.  

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Social Networking Seminar Series

Learn how to present yourself online, and connect with key people.

JVS, Diem Building

29699 Southfield Road, Southfield 48076 

LinkedIn 101 - Getting Started

Tuesday, April 5, 10 - 11:30am

LinkedIn 102 - Getting Connected

LinkedIn 103 - Building Your Brand Thursday, April 7, 10 - 11:30am  

Get A Job Seminar Series

Resume Workshop

Tuesday, April 12, 9 am - Noon  

Build an attention grabbing, targeted and attractive resume.  Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases by capturing job market related and meaningful skills and achievements from a review of personal education and experience and employers.  Create additional job search materials including cover and thank you letters, business cards and portfolios.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

Wednesday, April 13, 9 am - Noon  

Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other resources.  Discover how to work leads effectively to get interviews.  Find new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings.  Develop your job search support team.

Networking Basics Workshop

Thursday, April 14, 9 am - Noon 

Avoid the top ten networking mistakes job seekers make.  Use your existing contacts to build your network and increase referrals.  Forge connections to make better job offers happen faster.

Interviewing Workshop

Friday, April 15, 9 am - Noon

Become prepared to win your interviews.  Learn about the power of research, how to direct the interviewing process, salary negotiation and tips to getting the job offer.