It’s that time of year again. Spring break has come and gone and you’re now focused on your summer plans. As seniors prepare to graduate and juniors prepare to take their place, we all have one thing on our minds: Jobs.

I’ve applied to 10+ internships throughout the last couple months only to get a response saying, “We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this position!” quickly followed by a “sorry but we do not have a position for you at this time.” Of course, it’s frustrating. Of course, I would love to get a yes from every company I apply to. But it’s okay that I haven’t.

Putting yourself out there is hard. Getting rejected from anything is even harder. Although your ego takes a blow and you want to give up, you shouldn’t.

You will never know the results if you don’t put yourself in the position to be rejected in the first place. Rejection does not define you. It does not mean you aren’t good enough. It just means you need to try harder, become stronger and be better. Let it fuel your fire rather than dull your flame.

You can be the most prepared person in the world, have a flawless resume and amazing cover letter but still not be chosen for a job. The reality is there are hundreds of people applying to the same jobs that you are. You may be thinking, “Well what’s the point in even trying then?”

The point is for every one hundred recruiters that look over you, there’s one that will give you a chance.

There are so many circumstances that contribute to you not getting a job. The timing of your application and the person reviewing it can factor into whether you get it or not. Sometimes the number of applicants affects your chances as well.

Bigger companies will often use computer software to weed through applications too. That is why it’s super important to put your best self out there so you don’t fall through the cracks at a company you’re perfect for.

Keep trying. Believe in yourself. Put your best self forward. Have confidence in your abilities and show the world why you deserve to land your dream job. It’ll all work out, I promise.