I really really wanted the job I applied for last week. It was part-time so I would still have time to study for my NVQ 4 Accounting Technician Exams, it was over minimum wage, and it was something I was really interested in. I had everything crossed, fingers, toes even eyes! However, fustratingly, I didn't even make the interview stage. The rejection letter was yet another blow. Although to be fair, as far as rejction letters go, it was a very thoughtful and informative one. Instead of the usual thanks but no thanks type of letter, the person writting it had actually taken the time to inform me of how many actual applicants applied for the position, and how high the standard was. Okay, so the "high standard" line is used often in rejection letters in order to make the candidate feel a little bit better about not getting the job, but by including the number of application forms received by the company, at least I could see how much competition there is out there.

Over 60 People applied for this post.

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to get an interview for a 4 hour a week job. 40 people applied for that job, only a handful were interviwed.

I count myself lucky if I get an interview these days. So what can I learn from this rejection letter apart from how many applied? 1. Did I come across as over/underqulaified for this job. Just because I would love have done this job, doesn't mean I am the best person for the role. Maybe beacuse I am still studying an employer is reluctant to take me on, in case I decided to leave them for something better. (more hours, pay, etc) 2. Did I come across as over/underconfident in the section that asked "Why did I think I was suitable for the job?"

I did ask someone to read this section for my after I had typed it up. They said it was well written, and there were no spelling or grammer mistakes. They said I highlighted my skills and experience, so I can only surmise that they were not what the employer was looking for. 3. Would it benefit me to learn another skill? IE Take a Welsh beginners course. Not applicable in this case.

That's why I would rather be refused a job after attending an interview, rather than just submitting a letter/app form/CV. Because at least after an interview I can ask for employer feedback.

Whatever the reason for the rejection, I refuse to be moody and down. I will pick myself up, brush my self down and start all over agin. There is a job for me out there, I just have to go out and find it.

Do you have any interesting or useful tips for coping with rejection letters?