Bouncing back from bad interviews and job rejection

7. Stay positive

After a job rejection, the only thing you can control is your attitude.

You can’t manage their hiring process or even influence it in your favor any more. But you can control your reaction to the circumstances. Allow yourself that moment of disappointment and then put on your best face and be positive. This will help you move on a lot more quickly, which is imperative to your job search. No one wants to hire someone negative or with a defeated attitude. Find a way to make yourself feel better and embrace your new opportunities with gusto.

(Text: Dave Sanford; Photo: istockphoto.com)
7. Stay positive After a job rejection, the only thing you can control is your attitude. You can’t manage their hiring process or even influence it in your favor any more. But you can control your reaction to the circumstances. Allow yourself that moment of disappointment and then put on your best face and be positive. This will help you move on a lot more quickly, which is imperative to your job search. No one wants to hire someone negative or with a defeated attitude. Find a way to make yourself feel better and embrace your new opportunities with gusto.