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Rejection for Tech Professionals

2015-07-19 Science & Technology
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Eli the Computer Guy
Eli the Computer Guy
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You always hear that you'll only get one, "Yes" for every hundred people you try to sell to. People focus on success, but generally avoid talking about the rejection. For every success you'll get ninety nine rejections that will range from simple dismissal to downright cruel. As a tech professional you have to be able to take rejection without making it personal, and be able to learn from the experience.

Top Comments (10)

@DergEnterprises 2015-07-23

I applied to around 300 jobs and was averaging about 1-2 interviews (phone) a week. After a few months, I found my dream career.

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@VisionzPainting 2015-09-13

you the man...ive watched alot of your vids..honeslty i didnt like you at first..but after many hours of watching you,you grew on me..now i think your borderline genius..i live in los angeles.. i have a couple certs..you are blunt but honest i can see..this video i related too the most..i want to thank you for giving the motivation to make some changes...yes this is really my passion.however as you know this is the most competitive market alive ..screw those media assholes that screwed you over..but your a smart guy and will succeed i know this..thanks again my youtube friend..i felt like you were talking to me personally.

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@BulldogMindset 2016-09-15

Man, good you've brought up this topic. So many people have to deal with this. I call this also "the impostor syndrome". Good points. A lot of programmers will identify with it

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@charlslindbergh 2015-07-19

This one stung. Ego is an f--king drug. Oddly thankful. Great vids man.

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@KingStreetRob 2015-07-19

Still the best free advise on the internet. Thank you Eli. However every time I head the cricket in the background I looked around @ my computer to see which fan was about to die...

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@joshuajerrick 2015-07-19

"Around here we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious...and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney

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@James_Haskin 2015-09-18

You're channel is such a wealth of information. Thank you so much for sharing your passion and knowledge.

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@kbdwiz51 2015-07-22

Eli, Thank you for posting this video! It's easy to fall into the trap and make it personal. You helped me refocus! I appreciate your bluntness and honesty! Don't change!!!!

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@davidrainey968 2015-07-21

That last part about deciding who you want to deal with, I refer to that as the client you cannot afford to have. Great video.

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@AnonP2X3YZ 2015-07-19

You seemed a lot more down to earth and like a nice person in this video. Thanks for the advice.

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