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How to Beat the Layoff Blues
Losing your job can be a terrible experience, and the psychology behind it can throw you for a loop. If you are fired, at least you can come to terms with it by assuming some of the responsibility and changing a behavior that may be trouble at work.
But if you are laid off from your job, it may be harder to come to terms with it and you could find yourself asking nagging questions about why you were chosen and not others. Even though you know it's not because of your abilities, the fact that you were chosen to lose your job leaves you feeling helpless and out of control.
Heeding the advice of professionals who can help you land on your feet will certainly keep you motivated to stay in the job hunt, and not be discouraged.
Should you lose your job through a lay off, remember to tap into your network and stay on top of job opportunities. Seek guidance from career counselors or try a staffing firm to uncover opportunities.
You may have to be patient, so if the hunt looks like it will take longer than anticipated consider a part-time job so that you can keep your head above water financially, but also stay in the habit of working.
Best of luck job seekers!
Posted by Don Boone on February 19, 2008 at 2:23 PM
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Rejection is of course a problem when job searching as this can be taken personally, you need really thick skin to get through the "Wall of Nos". Where approapriate, effective Job Search Counseling should be applied. Reading anything by Tom Jackson or Max Eggert should pay dividends to those self marketing, job hunting or just writing a CV or resume.
Job offers should be evaluated in terms of tangible and intangible values, i.e. salary and satisfaction. Here is a checklist for you to help identify what may be important to you. As an exercise you may like to convert these intangible benefits into monetary terms.
1.Starting Salary
2. Probable salary in 3 years,
3. Bonuses (Health Insurance, Holiday / Vacation, Maternity / Paternity leave, Pension),
4. Hidden costs (Commuting costs, distances, dress code)
5.Opportunity for career progression,
6. Training and educational prospects,
7. Quality of work environment
8. Job Security,
9. Existing staff morale,
10. Opportunities for job adjustments for family obligations and personal pursuits.
At the job interview it will be wise to discuss job promotion opportunities and at least an opportunity to talk about an increase in remuneration after 6 months in a new appointment.
Posted by Mr CV on March 23, 2008 4:14 PM