1. Assess where you are. After being laid off and not getting hired after multiple interviews you must check in with yourself about how you’re feeling emotionally
• Are you feeling like a failure? Are you feeling rejected?
• Being accepted is one of our most primal and primary desires in life
2. Don’t take rejection personally. Many times, not getting the job is usually because someone else was a better organizational fit. Skills alone will not get you the job.
3. Do your homework on the organization prior to an interview. You must know ahead of time that you will be a good fit for the organization and vice versa.
4. Talk about your feelings to a close friend or partner. Don’t hold your feelings inside, many times they are irrational and built up because of imagined fears. A friend or partner can help you see them for what they are.
5. Resiliency is the key to rebuilding your confidence. When stressed, do you stretch like a rubber band or snap like a twig?
6. List your skills and abilities regardless of job title. Write without censorship. Many times you have skills that you have discounted or dismissed that are very important to your job search.
7. Try something new and conquer a fear. If you have a fear of heights, climb a rock wall. If you fear water, learn how to swim. Conquering these fears will help you build your self-confidence. Take karate lessons or other lessons to empower yourself. Have your friends and family join you in a 5k run or a mile hike. You will feel accomplished and ready for that next job interview.