The first time I applied to Google, I was immediately rejected. The first time I applied to Microsoft, same result. No phone screen, no nothing. I applied to both several more times and received rejections across the board. The first time I was referred into Google, I was rejected. Still no phone screen. The first time I was referred into Microsoft, the recruiter said I wasn’t a good fit for the role. The second time I was referred into Google, I finally got it -- the coveted phone screen. I made it through the interview process to the offer stage. Around the same time, I landed another opportunity at Microsoft. They wanted to bring me for an interview. I did my research, prepped my butt off, and made a Value Validation Project. I received my offer from Microsoft and accepted it. Moral of the story? If you really want that job, you can’t stop at the first “no” (or the second, or the third). You need to get creative and you need to keep showing up. Persistence pays! Don’t just take my word for it either, check out Chris’s story. He switch up his approach to overcome 196 total rejections during his job search and landed an offer at Disney👇 🔵 Ready to go from endless rejections to dream job that pays what you're worth? Click here to learn more about how we help people land amazing jobs in ~15.5 weeks with a $44k raise:
🔥 196 rejections and still showing up — that’s not luck, that’s consistency meeting preparation. Most people quit after 10. This story is proof that rejection isn’t a wall — it’s a filter for who’s serious enough to keep going. 👏👏 #Mindset #CareerGrowth #LinkedInCommunity
The path is rarely straight. You just kept walking.
Continue to show up until you win. Every rejection builds you up. To handle the rejection and keep going. I had a case where I was rejected 7 times. From the same company. Until I learned from my mistakes and won. What helped me was to change my approach and focus on my research. Now, I have a briefcase and yesterday, people loved it. Appearances and how you present yourself matters as well. P.S. Thank you for encouraging job seekers, Austin.
Great reminder that rejection isn’t the end, it’s data. The people who win are the ones who adapt and keep showing up.
Persistence pays indeed. Act. Learn what works or doesn’t. Reiterate. Austin
Such a strong story. Proof that consistency and creative effort turn rejection into leverage. That’s the real career advantage.
Your persistence really paid off! I've seen so many talented people give up too early in their search. Companies change and so do their needs.
Such a powerful example of what it really takes: resilience, creativity, and relentless follow-through. Rejection isn’t the end; it’s just data. The people who win aren’t always the most qualified; they’re the ones who refuse to quit. Austin Belcak
Persistence really is the secret ingredient, every no is just training for the big yes. 👏
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