How to fill in applications

Responding to job rejection

Whether the rejection comes at the application form stage or after an interview, it's disheartening and can have an impact on your confidence, especially if it happens a few times. The first thing to remember is that many others are in the same position.

You should contact the company by sending them an email within a week of the rejection, politely thanking them for their time and asking that they retain your details for any future opportunities. Ask what you did well and where your application fell down, as this can help you approach the next one more confidently.

If you're struggling to get to the interview stage you need to develop an action plan of achievable mini-goals such as:

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  improve your CV
  
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  gain extra work experience
  
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  use social media to job hunt
  
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  meet and connect with new people.