Sending yourresume and CVout into the abyss of the job-hunting world will inevitably result in some rejection letters.

Your mind may start spinning with questions like “Why am I not enough?”

or “How did my qualifications not meet their standards?”

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The right job is out there and keeping your confidence up is imperative.

The truth is, you may not always know why you were rejected from a position.

If your software was for a dream job, it can be a hard pill to swallow.

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Just think about how much it could help you prepare for your next interview.

There are many factors that play into a hiring team’s decision.

Therefore, your goal with a rejection letter is to better understand where your skills didn’t align.

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You never know what doors could open when you put that idea out there.

While rejections can feel personal, asking for feedback in an objective and professional way is the best route.

However, when your qualifications match the job description perfectly, it can be frustrating and confusing.

That’s why gaining clarity through your reply is crucial.

There also may have been other applicants who exceeded the job requirements.