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How do you handle rejection in sales — Best Answer & Examples

They want resilience without taking it personally.

What they are really asking

They want resilience without taking it personally.

Sample answer

Show the loop. "I thank them, ask what changed, and log the reason; one "no" is data, not defeat."

Avoid this mistake

Don’t sound bitter or thin-skinned.

Sample answers reviewed by the InterviewQA editorial team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stay motivated?

Track the ratio; rejections are part of the math.

Follow up?

Yes, on a schedule, without nagging.

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