Comments on: Received Yet Another Rejection Letter? Don’t Close the Door Just Yet

By: brandiwplogin

brandiwplogin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:15:20 +0000

Thanks for the comment Anne and joining the conversation! I just realized after a few rejection letters got me down that giving up was the only way this situation was over. I realized that fear prevented me from asking what I could do better. Then I did it and so far only good has come out of it. In fact, I recently got an opportunity to write for a well-known magazine because of it!

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:10:00 +0000

I love it! That’s really turning it around. When I get a chance I often ask what my competition is. That usually gives me more info to do it better the next time.

By: brandiwplogin

brandiwplogin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:21:11 +0000

Hi Raechel,

Thanks for stopping by! I think it’s a great lesson to learn about not getting to down about rejection. Rejection can actually be a good thing.

By: Raechel

Raechel — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:51:32 +0000

So true. When I first started freelancing, I applied for a writing job and the company wrote me back and said they had selected another freelancer, so I wrote back and asked what I was lacking. I got a very nice, in depth explanation that helped me reformat how I applied for jobs and my freelance resume. I have gotten many new clients from making their suggested changes.