CareerMysteries

We talked last time about the trauma of getting laid off in this very unstable economic climate. Dealing with being let go is a psychological quagmire in that you really need to keep yourself upbeat and motivated and you feel anything but hopeful.

One good way to make things a little easier is to set up a “work” schedule for yourself to keep busy job hunting preferably during the normal business hours when people are more apt to be reachable by telephone.

Setting specific goals for yourself on how many resumes you will send out and how many phone calls you will make is another excellent strategy that will give you a viable goal that you can increase as you become more efficient.

At the end of each week, do something special for yourself. This might be going to a movie or dinner with your partner or inviting friends over. If solitary activities are your favorite thing, do them on the weekends and take a break from the job search.

A friend wrote last time about the importance of applying for unemployment immediately, which is good advice. Be sure to bring the documentation you received from the company when you go including information on vacation pay outs and severance. Keep your head up and remember, you are not alone.