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7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

January 30, 2017 by Vicki Tillman Leave a Comment

 

7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

7 Productive Things to Do Immediately After Losing a Job VickiTIllmanCoaching.com

7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

Losing a job sucks. You feel rotten. But the days immediately after losing a job are not the days to sit around watching old YouTube channels or playing solitaire.

The best idea for those days right after being downsized, outsourced, job eliminated, whatever… is to keep some momentum going. That way depression and discouragement doing set in and get you stuck in the job-hunt-procrastination mire.

So, here are 7 productive things to do immediately after losing a job:

*Make a resource list that you can email, phone or visit.

  • Professional contacts and colleagues
  • Family and friends
  • Pastor and other community leaders you know

*Update resume and create a cover letter template. You will probably need several versions of each but if you have a master copy edited and ready to adapt, you will be ready to pounce on opportunities when they arise.

*Update your LinkedIn profile. This is a must.

*Update or upgrade any certifications you hold. You know it…you’ve been putting off dealing with this. Updated and upgraded certifications help open doors. Even if you’re not behind on anything, find a course or two to take.

*Do an internet brainstorm session. Explore:

  • US Department of Labor’s onetonline.org
  • Job sites like Indeed, Monster, etc
  • Lots of posts on this website. Here’s one.

*Start volunteering. Volunteering is good for many reasons:

  • Meet new people/networking
  • Adding to your skill set
  • Keeps you from stagnating in front of a computer screen
  • Fends off some of your anxiety and increases happiness levels

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*Get some Career Coaching. Contact me. I can help you with each of the above, as well as exploring new careers if you are ready for that adventure. Don’t lose time when you’ve lost a job. Email me today to set up an in-person, Skype or phone appointment.

You can also download this inspiring Career Exploration Guide to get started.

7 Productive Things to do Immediately After Losing a Job

Filed Under: Career Choice, Life transitions, Skills for Success, Uncategorized Tagged With: career change, Job hunt, lost job

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