
Anger and denial crept up on me a few times, but what stood strong was humility. Embrace The HumilityĪfter the first 5 rejection letters, I gained an invaluable feeling of humility. At times the journey takes a rough turn, but it is nonetheless an experience that should be cherished. Comparison is a poison that will pull you farther from yourself. Try not to compare to others during your job hunt. Advisors stamp a gold star on your resume and thank you for being a straight A student, but at the end of the day, job acceptance goes beyond the metrics. After four years of priding myself on my hard work and dedication to school, extracurriculars, and work, I felt like none of it was worth it. My story of success is also my story of defeat. Find yourself, and find hope in your future on your own.

If a company doesn't want you, chalk it up to a bump in the road. Whether my applications were actually worth the time or if they were immediately dropped into a "reject" pile, I finally embraced it. I took a lot of falls, had one too many pity parties eating Ben & Jerry's, and truly felt the gravity of defeat.
#We regret to inform you letter professional
This spring, I embarked on a professional (and emotional) journey into the agonizing job hunt. College is an investment (money, time, emotions, etc.), so after closing the door to University life, most post-grads anticipate a revolving door of job opportunities. Because at times, it's easy to feel like a failure. If laughter really is the best medicine, thank God I'm doing something right. In fact, so many have passed through my inbox that I laugh every time the words "Thank you for your interest" dance across my screen. It'd be a stretch to say I've never received a rejection letter. By adding your email you agree to get updates about Spoon University Healthier
