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Dealing With Job Rejection in Tech: Mental Health Guide (2026)
Job rejection is common in tech. Learn how to handle it mentally and come back stronger in 2026.
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Estimated reading time: 4
Dealing With Job Rejection in Tech: Mental Health Guide (2026)
Job rejection is not a reflection of your worth — it’s part of a competitive hiring process.
Why Rejections Happen
- Limited openings
- Internal referrals
- Role mismatch (not skill failure)
Healthy Ways to Respond
- Take short breaks after rejection
- Review feedback objectively
- Improve one weak area at a time
What NOT to Do
- Compare timelines with others
- Panic-learn multiple stacks
- Quit applications entirely
Learning Resources
- Mental Health at Work → https://www.mind.org.uk/
- Career Psychology → https://hbr.org/
Read time: ~4 minutes
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