{"id":714,"date":"2021-12-13T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radialhub.com\/blog\/?p=714"},"modified":"2024-02-12T05:14:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T13:14:46","slug":"6-things-to-do-when-youre-rejected-for-a-freelancing-gig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radialhub.com\/blog\/6-things-to-do-when-youre-rejected-for-a-freelancing-gig\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things to Do When You\u2019re Rejected for a Freelancing Gig"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being rejected is a horrible experience. But it\u2019s something that happens to everyone in freelancing once in a while. It\u2019s super important that rejection doesn\u2019t define you, and you don\u2019t get too down heartened. As a freelancer<\/a>, you will win some contracts, and you will lose some. That\u2019s just the way it goes.<\/p>\n

In most instances, rejection isn\u2019t personal. The likelihood is that there was someone better suited to the work than you or that the client returned to a freelancer<\/a> they had previously worked with. While this is little consolation, it should help you realize that it\u2019s not a reflection of your capacity as a freelancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Because rejection isn\u2019t easy to deal with, we\u2019ve shared six tips with you to help you work through it and emerge at the other end stronger and better prepared for your next gig.<\/p>\n

1] Don\u2019t beat yourself up. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you experience rejection, you need to try and accept it and move on. Dwelling on the rejection and beating yourself up will get you nowhere. The sooner you can accept the reality, the easier it will be for you to move on.<\/p>\n

After all, you\u2019ve only been rejected by one client for one gig. There are literally hundreds of thousands of gig opportunities every day, so you need to stay motivated and get back out into the market. Beating yourself up and feeling sorry for yourself certainly won\u2019t help you in the long run.<\/p>\n

2] Be polite, courteous & follow up.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If someone has rejected you, you need to retain your professionalism. Even if you\u2019re deeply disappointed and upset, you should never abuse or be rude to a client. Instead, thank them for their time and wish them the best of luck with their project.<\/p>\n

Sending a polite follow-up message will leave a lasting impression on a client. If things don\u2019t work out well with the freelancer<\/a> they\u2019ve gone with this time, they may come back to you in the near future. Being courteous doesn\u2019t cost anything, but it\u2019s a great way to build your network and stay in the frame for potential work in the future.<\/p>\n

3] Review your offer. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Following a rejection, take a few minutes to reflect on the offer that you submitted. Ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n