No one enjoys getting turned down for a job, and if you’ve done a lot of preparation for a role that you really wanted, it can be harder still to accept a rejection. But with the right mindset, you can turn the experience into a career development opportunity. Swiss recruitment specialist Robert Walters explains how.
Ask for detailed feedback
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Ask for detailed feedback
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