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Advice for the newly unemployed from the members of Connect:
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YOU LOSE YOUR JOB
Losing a job is never easy. Give yourself time to grieve and
work through the loss. When you're ready, commit yourself fully to
find the best job for you. It's rough but you'll get through it.
Sarah Caruso, Administrative Assistant
Reframe this as a time for growth. Change can be scary, but it
is just outside of your comfort zone that you find out exactly what
you are made of. Kimberly O'Bannon, Deputy Program Manager
Take the good, leave the bad. List what you contributed to the
job, what you got out of it that you can carry forward, and ways
those things could be applied to a new job. Once you feel sure of
these things, youll be able to convey them to the next employer. In
a real way, we have to convince ourselves first. Bridget M.M. S.,
Office Admin., Coach, Writer
Keep a routine, and keep moving. Get out of the apartment as if
you were going to work. Workout at a gym early morning, go back
home and prepare a lunch daily. The key is remaining focused and
positive over losing a job. Work on you while unemployed. Edna
Marie Norman, MSHRM, Executive Secretary
Seize this opportunity to develop new skills. There are plenty
of courses online that are free and useful, like computer
programming courses for example, or even a second language!
Katherine Copas, Marketing Communications Specialist
Get creative. Try finding a work-at-home niche while searching
for employment. There are plenty of opportunities online for
different fields. For example, an administrative person can find
proofreading and typing work. Sites like Fiverr.com may also offer
some cushion. Do a search online. There's so much out there. Audrey
Malone, Writer, Editor and Administrative Specialist
Make connections in your community. Try doing some volunteer
work. It gives you an opportunity to network and give back during
this down time. Chioma Robertson Phillips, HR Director/HR Business
Partner
Find out what you truly want. Reflect on your last position.
What did you like/ dislike about it? Do you want your next position
to be similar or completely different? Before looking for another
job, know what you want. Losing a job can definitely be a blessing
in disguise. You may just find yourself happier than before.
Patrice Sutton, Social Media & Sourcing Specialist
And then go after it! When you're ready, be aggressive. Don't
wait for opportunity to find youfind it. And when you land your
next adventure, do it energetically. It's a new beginning!
Stephanie Tastad, Coach, Social Marketing, Event Planning
Doris A. Wright, Administrative Professional Your dream job is
out there. It sounds like a clich, but the saying that "when a door
shuts a window will open is true. Sometimes it takes quite a while,
but you must keep a positive attitude. It's very frustrating
sometimes, but someday soon you will find a company that will give
you a chance to prove what an asset you would be.
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