CareerMysteries

While it is scary to lose your job, there are things you can do to make your situation better. Before you know it, you will be back to work in a better job and will have learned from the experience.

Get over it quickly. Yes, getting laid off or terminated is stressful, but don’t beat yourself up. It happens all the time and is due to circumstances beyond your control. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get moving.

Get busy now. You need to start your new job search the next day. Start by organizing a work area with a computer notepad and telephone. The sooner you get moving, the better you will feel and the sooner you will be back to work.

Network with everyone you know. So often it’s through a friend of a friend or your cousin’s step daughter or the local know-it-all that you hear about a hot job. Talk to everyone you come in contact with and keep your printed resume handy. Attend after hours events and bring your business cards. Networking is the best use of your time.

Manage your time better. Keep track of how much time you are spending scrolling through internet job boards. Spend no more than 50% of your time on this and the rest out and about, or on the phone. The more time you spend on the phone, the more comfortable you will get with cold calling people.

Working the internet and get your resume out there, but be selective. Don’t just post it on Monster or you will get calls to sell insurance or other products. More next time.

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