I went through 12 interviews and didn't get the job. Here's what I'll do next.

• After a dozen interviews, Octavius A. Newman didn't get a job as a creative lead.
• Whenever he gets an opportunity, he tries to be like his Philadelphia hometown hero, Rocky.
• Newman is going to focus, in part, on entrepreneurship to try to forge his own future.

Octavius A. Newman, 41, lives in Philadelphia. He recently lost out on a job after a dozen interviews for the role. He said the process and the response when he asked for feedback were the most difficult parts. The following has been edited for brevity and clarity.