> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentee-guide/not-selected.md). # Not Selected? *** You worked hard. You created your profile, found an interesting project, and completed all the prerequisite tasks. Not being selected can be disappointing, but it’s not the end of your journey. ### Steps to Take if You Weren’t Selected * **Request Feedback:**\ Reach out to program coordinators or mentors and ask for constructive feedback on your application. Understanding what to improve helps you in future applications. * **Explore Other Programs:**\ Look at other available mentorship programs. Your skills and interests may be a perfect match elsewhere. * **Stay Connected:**\ Continue participating in the community. Join discussions, attend events, and keep learning from peers. * **Keep Trying:**\ Many successful mentees were not selected on their first attempt. Persistence pays off, so don’t give up. *** *Remember, every step you take builds your skills and brings you closer to your goals. Stay motivated and keep pursuing opportunities!* --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentee-guide/not-selected.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.