Dealing with Job Application Rejection

COURSE CONCEPT

A job application rejection can be a difficult experience, despite your preparation and best efforts. However, rejection can be a career development opportunity by reflecting on the application, what you could have done differently and asking the employer for feedback – no matter how hard, to bounce back stronger and wiser.

This course will teach how to deal with rejection, use the feedback as a learning experience, and keep applying for jobs.

AUDIENCE

For individuals struggling with a job application rejection and seeking to increase their confidence to bounce back with insight and confidence.

AIMS

Develop coping strategies to deal with job application rejection.
Use rejection from job applications as a learning experience to develop self-knowledge and awareness for career development.

COURSE CONTENT

Dealing with job application rejection
Post-interview knockbacks
Do’s and don’ts when calling for feedback
Turning it around – improving your chances of success
Build your resilience – Keep persevering
Elements of resilience
Elements to deal with setbacks

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of the program, you will be able to :

Deal with job application rejections as a learning experience for insight and career development
Undertake strategic action to manage knockbacks, remain positive and motivated to apply for jobs
Persevere with job applications and build resilience