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“My career is over” bro you’re probably 21
AE is right though. You sound entitled.
The average job seeker is rejected by 24 decision-makers before they get the “yes,” according to research from career coach and author Orville Pierson. Staying resilient throughout the job-search process means getting comfortable with rejections.
Stay strong!!!!!
Your career isn't over. Part of growing as a professional is learning that sometimes the answer is 'No.' 'No' doesn't necessarily even mean there is something you did wrong. It may not be personal. Often there is something going on with the company. Or even, they truly did just need someone with a different skillset. Almost everyone will experience rejections to applications, contracts, etc. over their career. Consulting companies themselves lose bids for contracts.
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Would like to add that “No” doesn’t mean “Never”
The most important thing in your situation is to remember that it's not personal. Nothing feels more personal than getting rejected for a position that you really want, but it's all part of the process. Don't hesitate to ask for detailed feedback if you don't get a position. That can help you see what to continue to build on. Even though the other positions don't seem nearly as good, you will learn valuable lessons (professional, personal, etc.) from each job you have. I know it sounds cheesy, but it really is all part of your story. Try to keep your mindset positive & don't hesitate to accept a job that seems *mostly* good to get some more experience before reapplying for the job(s) you wanted most. Wishing you all the best!
Rejection always hurts. It hurts now and it will hurt in 15 years when something goes wrong in your career. But rejection will keep happening until your career is actually over, so pick yourself up, learn from the situation, and keep pushing towards your goals.
Your career is really just beginning. Unfortunately, rejection is apart of the process. McKinsey may not be the right fit for you right now, but that just means something even better is out there for you. You're still young and your career interest might change so much that in a year or two you'll be happy you were rejected even.
You're just starting! Focus on your strengths while you improve your weaknesses. Keep the faith!
if you want to be happy and satisfied, you have to gain a mindset that says 2 things: everything happens for a reason & “threats” are opportunities
Your career is far from over! You're only one rejection closer to where you're actually supposed to be. You've got your whole life ahead of you. Hang in there.
No, you are just at the beginning of your career. There's so much more ahead of you. Keep trying! We are rooting for you! :)
You can always try again after a couple of years if you really want McKinsey that bad. Use the remaining time to boost your profile..you've got this💪
Controversial opinion but McK is at its peak and I’d expect to see it taper off a bit. Factor in that we won’t see the overheated market for the next 5 years atleast McK will loose some dollars. Plus you don’t want to join a firm with a very large associate pool funneling into partners. You’re better of finding the T2s that spark potential and riding their wave up. My .02
Atleast u have an offer
I feel you man. Also got rejected by McK after final round…experiencing so much pain and self doubt for 2 months and now finally feel better.
I tried journaling, meditation, work out, etc. but tbh they didn’t work and I just had to sit through the feeling until the rejection doesn’t feel that real anymore 😂
It is not over be you’re own boss just because they rejected you that means there’s other opportunities out there and what’s you’re major
Sorry to hear that. If you need some advice or career mentorship, You can post it on Refermarket forum - https://bit.ly/Refermarket-JobReferrals
Your path to success is meant to be full of good and bad. It's really short sighted to look at one inconvenience and think your career is over. Keep it in perspective, life will go on and there will be other opportunities, go out and make shit happen and stop whining.
Sometimes feels like is over, but is just not the right moment, it took me 8 years to enter in a company, but at the end I did it in a higher position, for me is not only about one company, I had a list and with any offer I ask myself if it brings me near to one of them or not. If you want it, eventually you will get it.
Once the sting of being rejected subsides you may want to look at the process as a whole more objectively. Did your resume/experience highlight the job you were applying to well? How was your interview? Did you answer with strong examples to their questions? As a career counsellor, I would recommend hiring a career coach. It may help going forward.