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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 11 MIN

How to Use Rejection to Land Your First Job

from The First Job Podcast with Fexingo: Entry-Level Roles, New Grads, and Starting Your Career · host Fexingo

Getting rejected from entry-level roles is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be a dead end. In this episode, Lucas and Luna share a specific strategy called 'the rejection pivot' that helped a recent grad turn a 'no' into a paid internship at a marketing agency. They break down the exact email template to send after a rejection, why following up with a specific project beats generic persistence, and how to reframe rejection as data for your job search. Plus, they discuss the psychology of hiring managers and why a no often means 'not right now' not 'never'. If you're a new grad facing a string of rejections, this episode gives you a concrete tactic to flip the script without burning bridges. #JobSearch #Rejection #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #NewGrad #JobHunt #InterviewTips #FollowUp #Marketing #Internship #Persistence #Networking #Mindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Getting rejected from entry-level roles is inevitable, but it doesn't have to be a dead end. In this episode, Lucas and Luna share a specific strategy called 'the rejection pivot' that helped a recent grad turn a 'no' into a paid internship at a marketing agency. They break down the exact email template to send after a rejection, why following up with a specific project beats generic persistence, and how to reframe rejection as data for your job search. Plus, they discuss the psychology of hiring managers and why a no often means 'not right now' not 'never'. If you're a new grad facing a string of rejections, this episode gives you a concrete tactic to flip the script without burning bridges. #JobSearch #Rejection #CareerAdvice #EntryLevel #NewGrad #JobHunt #InterviewTips #FollowUp #Marketing #Internship #Persistence #Networking #Mindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheFirstJobPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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