history: I got turned down for a job I really wanted.  I'd worked extremely hard to put myself in a position to have a decent chance of getting it, and I thought I interviewed really well.  But when I found out someone else got the job I was extremely disappointed and demoralized.
current: I got turned down for a job I really wanted.
next: Ugh, sorry! You must be disappointed. But remember if the door doesn't open, it probably wasn't yours. There's something else in store for you!