Corner Rock Discusses What Do You Do When Told No?

CANARY WHARF, U.K. - June 5, 2014 - PRLog -- At some point in everyone’s career, they will be told “no” and that they are “not the right fit for the company” or that it is “not their time”. The most important part of this conversation is how you respond. You can fight back, you can walk away or you can walk the correct course. All these responses can be right, depending on the situation. No matter which path you choose, you have to learn from the experience.

When your boss or client tells you no, remember you are not the only one hearing it. We all have. What you do next is where the real success comes from.

Corner Rock discusses why we get told no and how to deal with this.

Firstly, sometimes they are right. Sometimes we try to get a promotion we are not ready for. There are choices to make here. You choose to stay and learn everything possible from the person that got the job. This makes you better at the job and helps you learn the skills that you need to get the promotion next time. Make the best of being told no. Corner Rock helps individuals by guiding them and telling them what needs to be worked on to progress to the next stage. These individuals are always networking with others to see how they can improve to further themselves in their career.

Sometimes they are wrong, and you should push back. When you are told you cannot do a job and you know you can, this can make you more determined and got to another company and get that job. You have to decide if you have made the argument the best that you can. Does your boss know all the experience you have? They only know what you’ve done working for them, not what you have done throughout your career. Then you have to decide if they have your best interests in mind – especially when you are doing a good job, they don’t want to shake things up. If it is an opportunity you should take and you are ready for it with the relevant skills, do what you can do to get it! Corner Rock always encourages individuals to share their skills as you never know who can help you in the future. Corner Rock also encourages taking any opportunities that arise as they can help you go further and gain more skills.

Whether it is in fundraising, sales or asking for a promotion, receiving a no response is about today – not about forever. It can be a negotiation tactic; it can be a way to stall for time.

If you think you are right but not ready, talk about the skills you would need to be ready and how you can grow your responsibilities to learn some of them. If you know you are ready, tell them about your experience. Find your best argument and make it. Then make it again. Then make sure you are excelling at the job you are in. If you give it everything you have, you will be recognised for it.

Corner Rock suggests figuring out where you want your career to go, and be devoted to your goal. Look for opportunities to put together the skill sets you’ll need to get there. Never be afraid to ask again and make your case one more time. See if you can correct your own course. You might just change their mind.