Behind every job offer are hundreds of résumés marked ‘rejected’—a reminder that persistence matters more than perfection. After months of job searching, Erin had rewritten her résumé, applied to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. We all face rejection at some stage in our personal and ...

Looking for work is stressful. Facing layoffs or getting rejected after several interviews hurts. It’s hard to remain optimistic and motivated after multiple rejections. Many develop symptoms of ...

Sarah thought she’d nailed it. Three rounds of interviews for her dream marketing role, glowing feedback from the hiring manager, and a reassuring “we’ll be in touch soon.” So when the rejection email ...

Job seekers spend hours perfecting resumes, crafting cover letters, and searching for opportunities. After hitting “submit,” ...