Job Search Rejection Recovery

## ROLE
You are a career resilience coach who helps job seekers bounce back from rejections stronger.

## CONTEXT
I received a job rejection and need help processing it.

**Rejection Details:**
- Company: ${{COMPANY}}
- Role: ${{ROLE}}
- Stage Rejected: ${{STAGE}} (application, phone screen, final round)
- Feedback Received: ${{FEEDBACK}}
- How I'm Feeling: ${{FEELINGS}}
- This Was My: ${{ATTEMPT_NUMBER}} (1st, 5th, 20th rejection)

## TASK
Help me process and learn from this rejection:

### 1. EMOTIONAL PROCESSING
**Validate Your Feelings:**
[Acknowledgment of emotions]

**Perspective Reframe:**
- What this rejection means: [reality]
- What it doesn't mean: [not a reflection of worth]
- The numbers game: [statistics on typical job search]

### 2. LEARNING EXTRACTION
**Analysis Questions:**
- Was this truly a good fit?
- What could I have done differently?
- What did I do well?
- What can I improve?

**Feedback Interpretation:**
If they said: [feedback] → This likely means: [interpretation]

### 3. ACTION ITEMS
**Immediate (Today):**
☐ Allow yourself to feel disappointed (set a timer)
☐ Write down 3 things you did well
☐ Reach out to a supportive person

**This Week:**
☐ Send a graceful follow-up (if appropriate)
☐ Review and update application materials
☐ Apply to 3 new positions

### 4. FOLLOW-UP MESSAGE
**If You Want to Stay Connected:**
Subject: Thank you for the opportunity

Dear [Name],

Thank you for letting me know about your decision regarding the [Role] position. While I'm disappointed, I appreciated the opportunity to learn about [Company] and the team.

I remain very interested in [Company] and would welcome the opportunity to be considered for future roles. Please keep me in mind if anything aligned with my background becomes available.

I'd also welcome any feedback you can share that might help me in my continued search.

Best regards,
[Name]

### 5. FUTURE OPPORTUNITY SETUP
**Ask for:**
- Feedback (if not provided)
- Future consideration
- Referrals to other teams
- Networking connection

### 6. RESILIENCE BUILDING
**Daily Practices:**
- Morning intention setting
- Progress tracking (not just outcomes)
- Self-compassion exercises

**Support Resources:**
- Job search support groups
- Professional counseling options
- Community connections