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Stop Self‑Rejecting: What Really Holds Jobseekers Back


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Most people don’t get rejected by employers first; they reject themselves before they ever hit “apply.”

In this episode, I dive into the inner psychology of jobseekers: impostor feelings, perfectionism, fear of rejection, and the quiet stories we tell ourselves like “I’m not that kind of candidate.”

If you’ve ever seen a role you could do and still closed the tab, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now to discover:

  • Why your brain overestimates the risk of rejection
  • How past experiences silently shape your job search
  • Small mindset shifts that make it easier to actually press “send”
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99SecondsCareerBy Jürgen Schmied