Imagine that you received a rejection email after an interview that you really wanted. What will you do first?

  • I open my email again and try to read between the lines, what was wrong.
  • I will go for a walk and try to process my emotions away from screens.
  • I will write back with thanks and ask for feedback.
  • I will quickly start applying for other job offers to forget.
  • I am withdrawing into myself and processing the feeling of failure for a longer time.

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