Didn’t get your dream job? How to get back on your feet after getting knocked down

Failure happens to all of us. Maybe it’s that job or promotion you fought for but didn’t get. Or perhaps it’s a relationship that ended in heartbreak. Or maybe it’s the campaign or project you put your heart and soul into that ended in a big flop.

With a combined 50 years of working in campaigns and government, we’ve certainly seen our share of ups and downs. And consequently, we’ve learned a few coping mechanisms that have served us well along the way.

By Susan Del Percio and Adrienne Elrod