What would you look for if YOU were the recruiter?
You would want someone who can help you not someone who says 'I would like the experience'.
You would want to see confidence in their ability and evidence that they are in for it long term.
You would know that they may not have extensive commercial experience so you would be looking for the ex-military candidate that has the most potential to hit the ground running.'
How do you deal with criticism?
Everyone is a critic, but not everyone can deal with criticism in a constructive way.
If you're to remain composed, and ultimately successful, then you must learn to treat it like feedback.
If you can turn what could be perceived as negative comments into a guideline to your personal refinement, then even rejection can be a lesson worth experiencing.