Reacting to Rejection Is Important.

How you react to rejection means a lot.

Two weeks ago I was turned down for a job that I really wanted.

One that I had spent months interviewing for, creating presentations for, and studying how the company worked.

It was a real kick in the ass. It stung. It hurt.

I was more than angry about the time I spent on what seemed to be wasted effort.

Then, this week I received an email from one of the executives that I interviewed with.

Ryan, I would like to introduce you to this friend of mine, he's putting together a team for a well-funded start-up. I think you would do well with them...

The reason I got that email?

After I quit having a fit in my living room I sat down at the computer and wrote a thank you email to everyone I spoke with on the team.

I shared insights on what I thought was great about the company, where I thought they could use help and wished them the best of luck with the person they hired.

I do not know if I will be hired at this new place, but I do know I received a strong introduction to the decision-maker.

Your response to rejection matters.

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