This is sort of a random post but not really.
Have you ever wanted something, poured your all into it only to get that rejection letter?
"Sorry but due to the high application volume you were not selected ... blah blah blah"
Feelings of not being good enough, maybe even feelings of the ultimate rejection because you gave your all start pouring in.
Don't get dejected. I applied for the Fulbright to Colombia and I did truly give my all. I wrote from my heart and also gave valid and true observations with the little oversea's experience I had at the time. About two minutes ago- I just read a blog from a girl who is currently living in the same city where I worked during my oversea's stay. Her opinions and observations match what I wrote in my Fulbright essay further solidifying that what I wrote was valid.
This might seem super random and weird, but for me it was confirmation that in this crazy, over-competitive society we live in - they do not determine my worth or my ability to be an effective candidate. This has absolutely nothing to do with the organization and everything to do with me and realizing that I have more to offer than I probably realize and a "no" does not mean my observations or work is also a "no."
If you have ever applied for a project and not been accepted - you are probably more than qualified for that job and although it is not encouraged to say this - I'll say it anyway - it's their loss. I encourage you to keep an air of optimism and know that the right job/position/etc will happen. Yes - yes you will work at the right place and just maybe this organization was not it - but just know that you are also qualified for whatever that "no" may have been in your life. You are valid. You are on track. You've got this.
Have you ever wanted something, poured your all into it only to get that rejection letter?
"Sorry but due to the high application volume you were not selected ... blah blah blah"
Feelings of not being good enough, maybe even feelings of the ultimate rejection because you gave your all start pouring in.
Don't get dejected. I applied for the Fulbright to Colombia and I did truly give my all. I wrote from my heart and also gave valid and true observations with the little oversea's experience I had at the time. About two minutes ago- I just read a blog from a girl who is currently living in the same city where I worked during my oversea's stay. Her opinions and observations match what I wrote in my Fulbright essay further solidifying that what I wrote was valid.
This might seem super random and weird, but for me it was confirmation that in this crazy, over-competitive society we live in - they do not determine my worth or my ability to be an effective candidate. This has absolutely nothing to do with the organization and everything to do with me and realizing that I have more to offer than I probably realize and a "no" does not mean my observations or work is also a "no."
If you have ever applied for a project and not been accepted - you are probably more than qualified for that job and although it is not encouraged to say this - I'll say it anyway - it's their loss. I encourage you to keep an air of optimism and know that the right job/position/etc will happen. Yes - yes you will work at the right place and just maybe this organization was not it - but just know that you are also qualified for whatever that "no" may have been in your life. You are valid. You are on track. You've got this.