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Turn Job Rejections into Future Opportunities
1. Rejected Again!
Tips for turning job rejections around
Marie Gervais, PhD., Director
Shift Management
http://shiftworkplace.com
2. What we will cover
• You and the job market
– reality check
• Preparing for the job
interview
• Ways to turn rejections
around via: email,
phone and in-person
• Practical tips to
remember
• Dealing with your
emotions
• Restoring confidence
• Beyond Plan B
3. You and the job market – share
your experience!
4. You and the job market
PROS
• You have what it takes
to succeed
• Your skills and
personality are unique
• Somebody is looking for
you specifically
• Yes you can – Plan B
CONS
• Competition is stiff,
others have your skills
• No body owes you a job
• Life is not fair
• Your job will not make
you happy
• Expect rejection
5. First things first
• Your resume(s) 1,2,3…
• Your online profiles
• Your desired outcome
• Where do people who have the job you have
hang out?
• Networking
6. Next on the list
• Dressing the part
• Your presentation of yourself
• Study the company profiles
• Look for people who work there and connect
• Know Canadian business cultural norms
9. You’ve done all that and now…
• You get an interview
• They love you
• You are sure you got the job
• Time passes… you worry
• Letter or email comes and you were not
chosen
• You feel terrible
11. Time for Plan B- emails
If the email says… “We regret to inform you …”
Email back:
“Thank you for contacting me, would it be
possible to arrange for a phone conversation to
find out what I could do to improve my chances
for the next position?”
12. Time for Plan B – phone calls 1
If the person on the phone says:
“I’m sorry but we don’t have any positions
available right now…”
You can say:
“Can you tell me when you expect new
positions to be available?”
13. Time for Plan B – phone calls 2
OR say:
“Do you know of other companies that are
hiring?”
14. Time for Plan B: Phone calls 3
OR say:
“Who should I talk to about preparing myself to
be ready for a position when it becomes
available?”
15. Time for Plan B: in-person 1
If the person at the reception desk says…
“Please apply online, we don’t take any in-
person applications…”
You can ask:
“When people are interviewed for a position
here, who do they speak to?”
16. Time for Plan B: in-person 1
OR
“Would you happen to have the name and
contact information for your recruiting/HR
person?”
17. Time for Plan C: going further 1
If you are told you are not a good “fit” for the
company…
You can ask:
“Could you describe an employee who would
be a good fit?”
18. Time for Plan C: going further 2
OR
Could you tell me what I would need to
develop to become a better fit?”
19. WHICH OF THESE IDEAS CAN YOU
TRY?
Type your answers in the chat box
21. Practical tips:
• Assume the first no is just a maybe
• Remember the “three cups of tea” principle
• Look for ways to be of service – how can you
help the other person?
• Leave them thinking good things about you
24. Dealing with the emotions
• Expect the worst and respond to good news
cautiously
• With people you don’t know, you have a 1-
10% chance for the job
• Get to know someone and you will increase
your chances by 40%
• Don’t attach emotionally to any one position
25. Restoring confidence
• Take care of yourself, find ways to de-stress
• Exercise, get some fresh air, breathe
• Talk to a friend or relative
• Ask others what they would say your strengths
are
• Rethink how you are presenting yourself
• Consider how you could improve next time
26. WHAT DO YOU DO TO DEAL WITH
THE EMOTIONS?
Please share your tips in the chat box!
27. Beyond Plan B
• So what if everything fails?
• How long should you continue?
• Thinking about a different career
• School or no school?
• Community participation and service
28. You can do it. Play another tune,
recombine your skills. We believe in you!
29. More tools:
Coaching
Contact us on http://Clarity.fm
for career coaching.
Find a mentor with:
http://mentorcity.ca
Contact for mentors:
• ERIC - Edmonton
• CRIEC - Calgary
• TRIEC - Toronto
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