Disappointment and rejection are unfortunately things that we have to deal with throughout life. Those disappointments and rejections are supposed to make you stronger- and they do whether you see it or not. But how many disappointments and rejections can someone take before they break down?
I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and that I learn valuable lessons after each and every interview but I can't help the feeling that I'm trapped with all closed doors surrounding me. Every time I think I see an open door, it closes on me just as I think I'm going to walk through.
How can I get the experience that everyone is expecting from me without giving me the opportunity to get that experience? I've spent 4 years pouring myself into all things PR and yet I still don't seem to have enough. I know that if I was given a chance then I would far exceed everything someone wanted. Someone take a leap of faith on me.
It has officially been over a month since I graduated and each day gets harder. It gets harder to not break down. It gets harder not to give up. It gets harder to hear bad news.
Despite rejection and disappointment, I will NOT give up. I will not lose confidence in myself. I will continue being who I am and as hard as it is for me to believe sometimes, I will get my shot.
I'm no longer looking for the next open door. I'm looking for my window.
So for those of you who are also in my boat- Don't give up! We can do this. It's not going to be easy by any means but we will get there. I have faith in us!
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JD and I are running on four months without even being called for a TELEPHONE INTERVIEW!! :/ It's tough, Amanda Pinto. There are days where I don't give up, but I seriously have to set aside as a "crying day" simply so I can regain the confidence to get through the next day in waiting for at least one company to call me. I was waiting on JD to find a job but everyone says he is either too qualified (with the master's) or not qualified enough (lacking experience).
ReplyDeleteHang in there. I loved this post and it encouraged me times a million!
Count it all joy, my [sister], when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1: 2-4
By the way, the word verification I had to type in for the last post was "blingu"... I think that means you'll be getting bling soon, resulting from a job, resulting from a very professional and successful interview with a wonderful company. I'm not a psychic, but I'm also not one to doubt "signs" - haha!
ReplyDeleteWell Whit definitely said it best! But i have to agree, your blog is such an encouragement. I'm so glad (based off of seeing ur Tweets and such) that you had a great and relaxing weekend in Auburn (JEALOUS!). Whit and I have talked about the struggle with job searching. It's not fun and really hard to enjoy the free time. How crazy is it that kids like us work our tails off in undergrad and when we get our break, we don't want it! Haha.
ReplyDeleteKeep that head up! Something will happen! We are all in our "transitional" points and it's the hardest part of being post-grad, but remember that you are doing everything you can! You are so qualified and such a hard worker, and you are going to get to that place where you want to be! (aka NYC!!!)
Keep bloggin, I love reading!
What a brave young woman you are to have such courage. Keep up the faith for God is making you strong to do the very best you can when that opportunity presents itself to you. It will and I pray that it will happen for you soon. God is good all the time. I own a business it is really hard sometimes but I lean on Jesus that much harder. I pray for brighter days and from your spirit it will come
ReplyDeleteI am very much in the same boat and while the rejection sometimes gets to me, I try to remember that it will all work out in the end because it always does. Last year I was rejected for this internship that I really wanted. I was devastated. I later heard horrible stories about the company and how awful they treat their employees. Two weeks later I got an internship that was absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhile things aren't happening quite as quickly this year, I am still confident that it will all work out. We have done the work and now it's just a matter of time.
I wish you the best of luck and please give me a holler if you are feeling discouraged because trust me, I know exactly how you feel.
Thank you all so much for the comments! I was actually a little nervous about writing this blog but I wanted to be honest and that is what this blog is all about. Thanks you all for reading- it really means a lot to me!
ReplyDeleteAmanda - I was totally in your boat a month ago! I just graduated with a Master's degree, had over 5 years of work experience under my belt, and still managed to get the "you don't have enough experience" excuse - for entry level jobs!
ReplyDeleteIt's a sometimes soul-crushing world out there, but keep up your spirits! I don't know about you, but sometimes I felt I must be manic depressive! One day I'd get an interview and be through the roof, the next I never received a call back and was melancholy.
I did a ton of social media work to catch the attention of companies. I see you're on Twitter (were you one of 15 grads to hire in 2010 by PR Sarah Evans? Is that how I came across you?) and this blog is a great idea, too. After my experience, I now blog and speak about how to use social media to impress employers, land interviews, and get hired. I don't want this to sound like I'm tooting my own horn or anything, but I think you are certainly creative enough to do some cool things to get attention and market yourself. If you want more ideas, visit http://getsocialgethired.wordpress.com. I hope it helps - but I think you're well on your way already!
Ms. Quarter-
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the comment! Yes, I was the #1 spot for the 2010 grads to hire! I really appreciate your advice and I'll definitely be checking out that blog! :-)