This is pretty common. I have experienced my share of rejections. Some upfront, and some ghosting. One way to get the most out of rejection is to reach out to the hiring manager and request for feedback. Not everyone is willing to do this for candidates they have rejected, but there are some really considerate people who would take the time to let you know why they decided not to hire you as a candidate. This helps because it gives you a few points on what you should improve on the next interview.
Also, take a break. If you end up in a constant cycle of just hitting apply on every single job advert it might build up anxiety gradually especially during the wait.
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This reply is priceless! Most won't but there are few considerate recruiters who give useful, actionable feedback should one ask them politely. Majority will retort with excuses like employer confidentiality, generic rejection messages or worst case, no reply whatsoever.
Been in your exact shoes ~2 years ago Lloyd, so I personally can relate to the agony. Rejections are hard (no matter their number) but it's something you'd need to accept as a bitter truth. The sooner, the better otherwise it'll take a toll on your psyche like you've said.
Adding onto the insights here, I'd recommend keep on learning new things you find interesting & relevant to your career (1 at a time, though) & pace yourselves while applying.
PS: Hang onto your belief just a while more, a miracle is always around the corner.
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This is pretty common. I have experienced my share of rejections. Some upfront, and some ghosting. One way to get the most out of rejection is to reach out to the hiring manager and request for feedback. Not everyone is willing to do this for candidates they have rejected, but there are some really considerate people who would take the time to let you know why they decided not to hire you as a candidate. This helps because it gives you a few points on what you should improve on the next interview.
Also, take a break. If you end up in a constant cycle of just hitting apply on every single job advert it might build up anxiety gradually especially during the wait.
This reply is priceless! Most won't but there are few considerate recruiters who give useful, actionable feedback should one ask them politely. Majority will retort with excuses like employer confidentiality, generic rejection messages or worst case, no reply whatsoever.
Been in your exact shoes ~2 years ago Lloyd, so I personally can relate to the agony. Rejections are hard (no matter their number) but it's something you'd need to accept as a bitter truth. The sooner, the better otherwise it'll take a toll on your psyche like you've said.
Adding onto the insights here, I'd recommend keep on learning new things you find interesting & relevant to your career (1 at a time, though) & pace yourselves while applying.
PS: Hang onto your belief just a while more, a miracle is always around the corner.