If you have been looking for work for some time, you know, the feeling of the dreaded email, the email with the clause 'unfortunately we won't be moving on to the next step.'  Your heart drops, and you start the process all over again. Wait, what if there is a name on the bottom of that dreaded rejection email? Do you reach out? You have nothing to lose.  I did just that, and there was a name on the bottom of the email, and I emailed the person asking to connect on LinkedIn, and then we set up a time to talk, and during that time, it led to, I think I may know of someone, that might be helpful. After a few emails back and forth after the call, an introduction, calls, and now I am looking at continuing to do what I love in Human Resources.  Not every email will lead to success; however, more than not, at least you will have a contact that may open other doors that you may have thought would never lead to other opportunities.  If you are looking for a new opportunity, currently, have faith; it is brutal out there, competition is fierce, though there are good people out there, and you never know unless you try.  Be kind to yourself throughout the process, best of luck with finding what you love, and stay safe.