How many times you have been turned down when applying a job?
By cheenlly
@cheenlly (3476)
Philippines
December 8, 2006 2:44am CST
Well me, I have been turned down many times. It's very upsetting and its not a good feeling but i still manage to stand up. I never lost hope, hmmm! a little bit sometimes but come to think of it i'm not the only person who have been through that and besides it's part of an experience that thought me many lessons that make me more a better person. It helps me reflect with myself to strive more and improve myself more. How about you? Have you been turned down when applying a job? If so, how do you feel?
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5 responses
@mayammb (1815)
• Australia
8 Dec 06
i have been turned down a couple of times but it doesn't matter to me. I will keep trying and trying till i find a nice job for myself. I know it's upsetting sometimes but always try to keep a positive attitude this will help u to keep going on and on.
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@presky1 (1)
•
8 Jan 08
lucky you,you had a chance to attend an interview even if they turned you down.i neva get to attend an interview they just never reply my application yet i still belive in what the future holds.as long as we have life there is hope and in this life neva be in a rush cos destiny can only be delayed it can never be denied.all you have to do is have the will and you ll find the way.cheers
@bluishrose (2289)
• Philippines
29 Jun 08
Alot of time like 7 out of 10. The important thing is to strive harder and improve yourself for the interview. Everybody experiences it. At the end it feels so happy landing a job knowing you did your very best.
@SomeCowgirl (32189)
• United States
12 Jun 08
Wow, first off, you opened this two years ago and only got two responses to the discussion?
I have been turned down from (counts on fingers) one job really, but that was one after an interview. I have had many applications put in but no call backs. There was also one time when I cleaned for one day and I got fired because the woman who was supposed to train me was a biitch. I was her little side-kick, indefinitely, this job was offered back to me but I refused it... I don't want to go work with anyone that's like that. Ironically, I now live five minutes from the house that I cleaned.
@longbangod (1785)
• Philippines
7 Apr 08
It is normal to be turned down when applying a job. Each companies has their own required qualifications which we might not qualified. As per my experience upon graduation, being determined to get a job fast, everytime I see job hiring which I think I am qualified I do present myself. And as expected, some turned me down for reasons like you are over qualified, or you dont have enough experience, etc, etc. and that really upset me.
But its okay, submitting yourself for an interview for a lot of times will help you develop more your self confidence. Its one secret of successfully get a job, to be confident during the interview with answer that is clear and direct to the point.
@doctorgenius (558)
• India
12 Jun 08
Well..Now thisis real interestin
Lemme share my piece of experience
I ve tried twice for a job..Campus PLacements n qualified both times
N well..I REJECTED BOTH THE JOBS:)
The 1st company..TCS..Considered a World Leader in IT Solutions..I got a job..But i dint really like it..I kicked it off
Next..Satyam..Well..I wasnt in a mood..I gave their wriitten exam..Qualified..Kicked em off as well:)
It was jz a gr8 experience i got tryin for em both
But i really dint want to go for em..Never till date had i thot of workin:)
