I applied to five jobs this weekend and three of them sent rejection emails within an hour. At least it was fast but it still stung. How do you stay steady when responses come in waves like that.

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First, I’m sorry to hear. Rejection can sting even the most weathered of us. Second, are you sure these weren’t the automated system firing off rejections because these are fake job postings?

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You must’ve chosen an answer that’s an automatic disqualifier. They are usually the multiple choice questions towards the end about years of experience or other requirements that the hiring manager has made.

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Either that or your resume didn’t have enough key words to match what they’re looking for. Make sure your resume and/or cover letter includes the skills they’re looking for in the exact words they use.

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