Bitten by the shark? Canned, terminated, outsized, downsized, outsourced, replaced, let go, off shored – fired? Now what? When you get your next job remember my #1 rule – the day you start looking for a new job is the second day you’re in your new one.
I’ve been where you are now, so let’s get started.
1. go to unemployment and apply for benefits immediately.
2. whatever time you got up for work today, do the same every day until you find your next position.
3. being unemployed is like being in quicksand – the longer you’re “in it” the harder it’s going to take to get out.
4. get comfortable real fast learning how to sell yourself.
5. forget drinking or eating because you’re angry or depressed. No drugs. Stuff your face if you must with carrots, apples and celery.
6. look at yourself in the mirror – would you hire you? – it better be a yes or you need to change your appearance now.
7. don’t go to any movies about the end of the earth or watch endless negative news or programming.
8. finding a job is a job – get over yourself – working part-time to keep yourself sane is a good idea.
9. get a resume written fast and get very “fluent” in every social media platform.
10. don’t believe everything you think – very important advise from Wayne Dyer, Ph.D.
As a former CEO of an outplacement and career counseling firm, I most certainly have many more suggestions for you. If you’re interested just follow me on Twitter at @mjgru. Good luck.
