We are each facing challenges we thought we had long overcome, or circumstances we would never encounter. We didn’t think the world could be THIS bad ever again. Such extremes were relegated to history. And, yet, history does repeat itself.

As you move forward in your job search, the rejection letter is that sting you didn’t need. However, you have to remind yourself you didn’t get the job for a reason. Perhaps they thought your style wasn’t a fit with their company’s culture, that your experience didn’t quite align with what they wanted (nevermind how your resume compares to the job description), or other unknowns.

Like the recruiter quoted in this says: don’t EVER sound as desperate. Even in these horrible times, desperation gives off horrible vibes that will turn people off no matter how sympathetic they are otherwise.