Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Rejections don’t go on your résumé, but they’re part of every successful career. Watch this empowering conversation led by Jessica Bacal, author of "The Rejection That Changed My Life," and three Smith alums who are also featured in her book—Chelsea Kline AC ’07, Ally Einbinder ’10, and Ileana Jimenez ’97. They discuss how they coped with rejection and used it as a catalyst for professional growth. Bacal is the director of Reflective and Integrative Practices and of the Narratives Project at Smith College. Sponsored by the Office of Alumnae Relations and Development and The Smith College Business Network.
Rejections don’t go on your résumé, but they’re part of every successful career. Watch this empowering conversation led by Jessica Bacal, author of "The Rejection That Changed My Life," and three Smith alums who are also featured in her book—Chelsea Kline AC ’07, Ally Einbinder ’10, and Ileana Jimenez ’97. They discuss how they coped with rejection and used it as a catalyst for professional growth. Bacal is the director of Reflective and Integrative Practices and of the Narratives Project at Smith College. Sponsored by the Office of Alumnae Relations and Development and The Smith College Business Network.
