HOW TO KEEP GOING AFTER GETTING SO MANY NO'S

by: Cass Ferguson

Have you ever just sat back and counted all the times you have received a no from someone? It could have been from your parents because you asked to go out with your friends or how about when you have applied for a job; that either was a dream job or that first fantastic starter job and you got a no. I can almost guarantee that over the years, if you got a $1.00 for every no you got, you would be a billionaire. But with that being said, I want you to remember three things while reading this article.

1. Things happen for a reason, whether you realize it or not at the moment.
2. These NO's are only going to make you stronger.
3. They are going to make you want to be a better version of yourself. 

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For those you don't know me, my name is Cassandra Ferguson, but you can call me Cass. As a young professional (probably like yourself), I am trying to figure out where I am want to be, where I see myself, where I will be most successful and trying to figure out life. So with that, this article "How to keep going after getting so many no's" is right up my ally. 

Here are my five tips & tricks to keep on going:

1. Work on improving yourself – Sometimes, this is hard to do. This may be something where you are not sure what you should do. This may be something where you feel like you were "perfect" for that job, so what else do I need to do. Well, I like to think of it this way, if you start improving on yourself, whether it be a personal goal (like having more of a morning and night routine) or something professional (like learning a new platform/ app, like procreate), really, in the end, you need to remember that improving yourself is for you, not for that next boss because the happier you are with your routines and skills, your future is only going to notice it.
2. Keep networking – If you're like me, you like to network, but sometimes you hit a roadblock, or you're discouraged because nothing from your networking seems to be helping. Well, I have some news for you. No matter how small or large your networking with is, there is ALWAYS an opportunity in the end. They might help you meet someone you may have never met if it wasn't for them, they might be able to provide you with some advice for future endeavours, and they may have an opportunity (like a job). In the end, if one doesn't work out, one will whether you realize it or not. The more people you meet, the more opportunities that will be knocking at your door.
3. Make time for yourself – I think this is the most important thing. You need to be happy with yourself if you want someone to be satisfied with you. If you get a no, take some time after to reflect (but don't be too hard on yourself), take time to learn something you have always wanted to know (because this is only going to add one more thing to your resume), have fun in life and BE YOURSELF!!!
4. Follow your dreams – It does not matter what it is. FOLLOW IT! If you have a vision of working for a particular company or brand. Don't let a no or no responsive stop you. Don't let someone stop you from following your dreams. Your road may not be straight or flat to get to your goal, but if you keep going, you will get it. Plans do come true if you believe in yourself.
5. Step outside of your comfort zone – This can be scary because you may think are you right for this industry, are you going to enjoy it, but in the end, sometimes you need to step out to get the experience you need to become that yes. In the future, you may like this new path. You never know until you try. 

Like I said before, I am a young professional, which means I'm not a professional by any means. Still, I have, like they say, "I have been there done that," and because of living through experiences like this, I can say these five tips have helped me continue on my journey of finding my DREAM JOB or DREAM PATH!

If you want to chat, tell your story or experiences, you can reach out through: 
​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-ferguson/
Twitter: @cass_ilene
Email: Cassie.Ferguson2@gmail.com