800: Can Therapy Wreck a Background Check? | Feedback Friday

Emotional Toll

Facing repeated job rejections can be emotionally taxing. Gabriel Mizrahi emphasizes the importance of gathering feedback to understand what might be going wrong and acknowledges that sometimes it's just a matter of luck 1. He reassures that getting to the final rounds of interviews indicates strong candidacy, and with a few adjustments, success is likely. Jordan Harbinger shares the frustration of being ghosted by recruiters and stresses the need for recruiters to communicate more thoughtfully 2.

   

Handling Ghosting

To handle the emotional impact of ghosting, it's crucial to understand that recruiters' actions often reflect their own dysfunction rather than a personal slight. Jordan advises letting go of the anger and focusing on improving skills and preparing for future opportunities 3. He also highlights the importance of deciding where to spend energy, suggesting that obsessing over past rejections is less productive than preparing for the next interview 4.