Dealing with Job Loss - CareerAlley

Dealing with Job Loss - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Job loss is not easy to deal with. Whether you knew it was going to happen or you were surprised. My post I Lost My Job, Now What covers the stages (which are similar to losing a loved one) as well as what to do first. And while somewhat of a cliche, it is very much like falling off of a horse. Once youve get past the pain, its time to get back in the saddle. One more cliche, but there is truth to it when you are out of work, looking for a new job is your job. It is very easy to do the 100 other things there are to do rather than looking for a job, but you must focus your efforts on the future. In a slightly different order than my post referenced at the beginning of this paragraph, some links to Next Steps. Suggested Reading:Healing After Job Loss: 100 Practical Ideas (Healing Your Grieving Heart series) Make a Plan: Planning for Your Job Search Lesson 1 Once youve got a great resume you need to have a job search plan. Writing a Career Action Plan Another great article from About.com with additional links at the bottom of the page. A great book from David Allen Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Worth a read to help you focus getting things done in your life and job search. Positive Attitude: Check Your Job Search Attitude You need to keep a positive attitude (yeah, it sucks to be out of work) it will get you to your goal more quickly. Read about what may be keeping you from getting the job. Your Attitude is Key to Your Job Search A great article from mashable.com and worth a read if you are out of work. Most have heard of this book and it is definitely worth a read. Not only is it a great resource when you are out of work, but can help in your overall life as well. The Power of Positive Thinking. Resumes You should keep your resume up to date. If you are not looking for a job, you should still review and update your resume every 6 months or so. If you dont already have a resume, now is the time to create one. If you do have one, time to update. 5 Steps to a Great Resume Gathering Your Information This is lesson 1 of CareerAlleys free resume writing lesson series (of a 5 lesson series). Start with lesson 1, follow the instructions through lesson 5 and you should have a great resume. Resume Examples Sometimes its easier to see a format and work from there than to start from scratch. These examples are from resume-resource.com Knock em Dead Resumes: How to Write a Killer Resume That Gets You Job Interviews Another good resource for resumes with lots of great tips. There is a step by step guide for writing resumes as well as additional information on getting interviews. Once you get the offer, there is a good section on negotiating the best offer. The book includes strategies that have been proven to work over time. Cover Letters: Dont let anyone tell you that you dont need a cover letter. If you are sending a resume in response to an ad (online or otherwise) you definitely need a cover letter. Take a look at CareerAlleys Insiders Guide to Writing a Cover Letter. No how to article would be complete if there was not at least one reference to advice from About.com. Cover Letter Samples for Resumes from About.com has a few good cover letters to help you get started. Looking for some additional help? Writing Resumes and Cover Letters For Dummiesis a good guide. Business Social Networks: Most would argue that LinkedIn is much more than a business social network (and it is). One of the best sites to find a job and, even better, to be found when looking for a job. Take a look at5 Mistakes to Avoid on Your LinkedIn Profile. 20 Social Networking Sites for Business Professionals In case you need more We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to find the opportunities that help you grow your best career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search