I got yet another automated rejection email in my job search this morning. Intellectually, I know it isn’t the end of the world but emotionally – OUCH. Job searches are a game these days trying to outsmart the automated screener to even get to a real person who might understand the value of the person represented in the resume. But can that rejection impact your health?
Of course I dove into Google and here’s what I’ve got. According to the American Psychological Association, rejection does take a toll. They say people who routinely feel excluded have poorer sleep quality, and their immune systems don’t function as well as those of people with strong social connections, he says. Even brief, seemingly innocuous episodes of rejection can sting.
But, I found another article that says your reaction to rejection can be a good thing. It’s a sign your brain is working correctly. Read this – I’ve got to go read more job listings and keep on keeping on!
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