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Posted by KC Morgan May 22, 2007 |
Even successful writers have to receive hundreds, sometimes thousands, of rejection letters before they get just one big break. Most freelancers and would-be self-employed professionals have to suffer the sting of rejection before they know the glory of acceptance. There are few things in this world that are as disheartening as being rejected, turned down when you apply for a job, gig, or project that you’d really like to get. But perseverance pays off, and you should always keep trying to find success.
The secret of self employment is that almost everyone who enjoys work at home (or wants to) has one “dream gig” or job that they’d love to have. The problem is actually getting the letter that says “you got it!” Even one rejection from a company you’d love to work for can be a huge blow – enough to keep you from trying again.
But, you should. Rejection, not getting the job, or having someone turn down the work you submit is all part and parcel of self employment and work at home. Yes, it stings. Yes, it hurts. Yes, it’s disappointing. But yes…you have to give it another shot. If you really want to do a certain job or work for a certain company, you have to keep trying. If at all possible, look at other work they’ve accepted – what’s on their existing site? Read over submission guidelines carefully and do what you can to absorb the company you’re dreaming about. Look closely at past rejection slips – what reasons did they give for turning you down? Keep trying to find success, and keep trying to tailor your work to their needs. Perseverance pays off in most cases. When you finally get accepted by that one company, for that certain project you’ve been wanting, the self-confidence you feel alone can make you feel like the most prestigious self-employed, work at home professional out there.
It’s a feeling that makes every rejection worth it. Remember, every single freelancer, self employed professional, and work at home guru has been rejected by a potential client or employer at one time or another. It’s all just part of the job.