Sometimes a rejection is just the beginning of a relationship. This past summer, we had a student apply for an internship at Fresh Tape Media. He wasn't ultimately selected for the position, but instead of letting that be the end of our interaction, he stayed in touch. Last week, he scheduled a call with me just to catch up. He shared what he'd ended up doing over the summer, what he was working on during his senior year, and where he hoped to take his career after graduation. And I was SO impressed. Not because he was asking for a job. He wasn't. But because he understood something that I think a lot of people overlook: relationships dont have to end just because an opportunity doesnt work out. Through our conversation, I was able to connect him with a few other people in the industry whose work aligned with what he wanted to pursue. Will one of those connections turn into his next opportunity? I have no idea! But he's continuing to build relationships, learn, and put himself o...