Course 3, Discussion 3: When you don't get the role you want

@FrenchToastClub

✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

If I was not given a role I wanted, I would respond with the following:

Hi 'Leader's Username',

Thank you so much for getting back to me. While I am a little disappointed, I'm grateful for your time and consideration in reading my application. If you have a few minutes, I would really appreciate some feedback to help me improve with future applications. I wish you all the best.

Lizz

✒️ Please reply to at least 1 of your peers in this thread with encouraging or supportive words!

I will do when one arrives 😮

@LlamaLizz

:D

S l a y

Hi leader, I really wanted to join but I totally understand, I am not ready. Maybe sometime in the future

Sounds like very understanding

@FrenchToastClub

Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

Hello leader oh thats a bummer i really wanted that role. thanks for letting me know

@sunnySea4551

❤️ Positively taken ❤️

Hi leader

Thank you for informing me, although I am a tad upset, I accept it and know I can always apply later on. Is it possible you can give me some tips and tricks how to complete (this) better? I feel like it would help me. Thank you again for taking time to review me :)

@CallumCares421 awesome reply!

@CallumCares421 Great response. Thanks for your example.

@FrenchToastClub

✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

Hey, Thanks a lot for letting me know. Can you give me some feedback to improve myself so I can work on it to get the role the next time?

@NanditaB That is a very succinct response. Good job.

@purplelady568 Thanks a lot

@NanditaB Your response is spot on! Way to go! I hope you never experience a denial/rejection from a role that you truly want because you are amazing!

@FrenchToastClub

If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you? l would respond graciously and thank them for their time. I would also want to ask for feedback about how I could improve or what steps I may need to take in order to re-apply for the role in the future.

I think of this scenario much like job-hunting. You may get a call back, you may not. You may get some job offers or you may not, but you can't control the actions/decisions of others. You can only control your response and your attitude.

@purplelady568

I LOVE the job hunt analogy!!

@purplelady568 great response

@purplelady568

Yes, it is a lot like job hunting and you may or may not get a call back or the job at the time but it doesnt mean you arent fit for the position, it just means at that time, there are other requirements or candidates that do meet it and in time you will find the perfect role/job for you.  You control how you feel and how you respond !

@FrenchToastClub

✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

@kindJewel5362 nice answer :)

@kindJewel5362 good answer 😊

@YourCaringConfidant

I hope you get it this time ❤️

@YourCaringConfidant

That is very inspiring, Confi 🌺

@YourCaringConfidant

It did happen to me once too, and I declined the role that time too. Later I understand they need clear details why you want to flag. More descriptive, and I did it again got that as part of being a mentor. But yes, it's important to know what we can do and we don't need to have every role. I'm glad to know that you understand and you doing wonders as a smile spreder, Twin ☺

@FrenchToastClub

If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

Hello xxxx Thankyou for letting me know. Can I do the test again? Please let me know when I should apply . Thankyou.

@FrenchToastClub ✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

@jasmineishereforu

Nice answer :)

Hey! Thanks for letting me know that I didn't get the role. Could you give me feedback and let me know when I can reapply?

@FrenchToastClub

If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond?

<3 Firstly, I will ask the leader to provide me with feedback, inform me about the areas of improvement, and provide me with any suggestions possible. Then I'd prefer to take a self-care break. After the break, I'd find a compatible mentor and seek guidance. I believe this process would keep me grounded and avoid burnout. 🌺

What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

<3 My response would be:

Hello there, hope you're having a wonderful day. Thank you for informing me that my enrollment has been rejected. I'd appreciate it if you could provide me with feedback in regards to why I've been rejected and my areas of improvement along with suggestions if you have any. 😊

@Mitanshi003 Great reply! But I do not know who would reject you... you are pretty great! :)

@YourCaringConfidant Awww, I'm glad you feel that way 🌺

✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

First of all obviously I'll be a bit sad not getting that role, because I believe it makes us human. But I also know that it doesn't define anything, it doesn't mean we are not worthy of that role or anything. It just say that,

1. We may not be ready for that role or we doesn't have the required requirements yet.

2. Or simply it's not for us. Because people are different and our strength and weakness too.

I'll say to the the leader who brings the feedback,

"Thank you for letting me know and giving the feedback, it's a bit sad news but I do understand I'm not ready for that role yet. But may I ask for your help to prepare the role for better or can you give me resources that I can be better at this?"

@iPHOENIX

Great answers! Keep it up!

@FrenchToastClub

✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

I would ask about feedbacks and suggestions regarding that matter, contact a mentor and take help (tricks and tips) before applying next time. I would like to take self care break if i felt burn out.

Hello leader! I hope you are having great day! Thanks for contacting me. Can i know the reason i got rejected ? Do you have feedbacks and suggestions regarding that, if you have any can you please share them with me? Please take your time and respond back to this message. Thank you!!!

@Tobedoctor good answer! ❤️

@FrenchToastClub

✒️Question: If you find out you were not given a role, how should you respond? What would you say to the leader who has informed you?

First I would take a breath and take a moment for myself.

Then would reply:

Dear (username), thank you for the information, I appreciate that. Could you please kindly share with me the feedback on my test and areas, where I could improve more to succeed next time?

Thank you in advance, Trin

@Trintzu great response!

@Trintzu

I like your professional respond to rejection. One great skill we all have to learn is how to accept rejections sincerely. Put up a good fight and you will get your desired congratulations.

Here is how I would respond to someone that inform me of my rejection:

"Hi (name).
I'm so sad I havent got the role. Can I know what weighed in your decision? What are the things I could improve for being considered again in future? Will I can reapply someday or is it final decision? Anyway thank you for letting me know! "

Though, what do I do when I applied, and NEVER heard back, not even negative or positive? After how long it's ok to contact the leader?
and if we don't know who the leader is?
@FrenchToastClub

@vivelespatates

Sadly, if you haven't heard back, it might be a form of rejection; ensuring all applicants get a response should be mandatory. Great answer and this is a comment to demonstrate that due to the compulsory rule of having to respond to a comment to demonstrate that I am a leader. Makes absolutely no sense.