Rejection as a mentor
Nobody likes to feel rejected. When you are turned down, you can be overcome with the temptation to take it personally. It is an illusion to think you could change this outcome if only you performed better.
The employer that turned you down is not saying you are worthless, just that they want someone with different traits.
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