What to do after losing your job

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Many people simply update their resumes, apply for several vacancies and wait. But this is not always enough. Here is a comprehensive two-month action plan to help you deal with this situation and find a new job.

Day 1

The very first thing to do is find someone to talk to. Discuss the situation with a close friend and you will feel better.

After you have spoken out, write everything down on paper. Describe what happened, how you are feeling, how the situation affected your plans, and what you can do. Don't try to come up with a concrete plan right now. The main thing is to throw out your thoughts so that they do not scroll in your head over and over again.

Day 2

When the day is unstructured, productivity tends to drop. We want to lie on the couch and do nothing. But even if you are not yet ready to look for a new job, you can do something useful, such as apply for unemployment benefits.

Day 3

Now is the time to update your resume. Depending on the state in which it is, it may take more than one day. Here are some helpful articles:

• How to improve your resume so that it brings you more money.
• How to write a resume in Google Docs.
• What you don't need to include in your resume.

Day 4

After you've tidied up your resume, take a look at LinkedIn. Here are some tips to help you create your profile or make it more attractive if you already have one:

• How to create a LinkedIn profile.
• How to bypass LinkedIn blocking.

Day 5

Make a list of companies that you would really like to work for. List at least five, but no more than 20 companies. Now consider if you know someone who works there. You can also contact LinkedIn for this. Go to the company page and see your first and second degree contacts.

So you will change your approach to finding a job: do not choose from what you already have, but look for what you are really interested in.

Day 6

Now you can start looking for vacancies. Do not forget to enable subscription to the positions you are interested in, this will save you time and effort.

Day 7

Let your contacts know that you are looking for a job. Send a private message to someone you know better, and to the rest you can send a bulk email. In the message, explain what you are looking for and how the recipient of the email could help you. The more specifically you describe your wishes, the better.

Day 8

It's been a week of searching, and you deserve a day off. Go somewhere to unwind. You don't have to plan an expensive trip. The main thing is to change the environment and forget about looking for work for a while.

Day 9

To further expand your contacts, search social networks for former classmates and other graduates of your university. It will be easier for you to build relationships, because you already have a common experience.

Day 10

Do you have daily rituals to help you feel better? Do you play sports, keep a diary, read something inspiring? It's not too late to start. Taking care of yourself is especially important during this difficult period.

It is also helpful to write down what you were grateful for today. According to research, regular expressions of gratitude make us happier.

Day 20

If you haven't started preparing for interviews yet, it's time to do it. Here are some tips to help you make a great impression during your interview.

Day 30

A month has passed, it's time to evaluate the result of your searches. Do you have interview invitations? If not, keep looking for jobs and connecting with people.

Even if you have already been invited to several places, do not stop searching until you have definitely obtained the position you need. Otherwise, then you have to start all over again.

Day 60

Reassess the state of affairs. If you're still not successful, you may need to broaden your search options. See if there are similar positions in other areas. Consider if you are ready to move to another city or country. Or maybe it's time to try yourself in a new field?

Even if you have not been able to find a job for several months, do not despair. You will succeed. Develop useful skills. Continue to maintain business connections. Apply for vacancies. Focus on what you can control and do not worry about what is outside your control.

Treat finding a new job as a full-time job. Make an effort every day, but remember to give yourself a break. And be sure to stay optimistic, because it is quite possible that you will find a job that you love even more than the previous one.