Got Laid Off? Ways to Recover
March 30, 2011 
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Losing your job can be traumatic. But there is a reliable way to recover, according to noted leadership coach and author Richard S. Deems.
“Too many people become paralyzed with hopelessness after a layoff, especially in the current economy,” says Deems, author of twelve books on key management issues. “But it doesn’t have to be that way.”
After working with hundreds of large and small companies and countless laid-off workers, Deems has devised a proven, five-step approach to recovering from job loss.
1. Understand the Job Loss Cycle.
Everyone who experiences job loss goes through a cycle that includes Shock, Anger, Bargaining, Self-Doubt, Withdrawal, and finally Acceptance/Affirmation. “When people understand that these feelings are normal, they move to Acceptance/Affirmation more quickly,” says Deems.
2. Get Your Finances in order.
Cut back anywhere you can in your budget and watch your spending. Call creditors if you are or are about to be late on your payments. Creditors are almost always willing to work with an unemployed person if they take the initiative to notify them.
3. Focus on your strengths and accomplishments.
Focusing on your past achievements will not only help position you for a new employer, it will also boost your energy and confidence.
4. Reach out to friends, family and co-workers.
Give yourself permission to ask for help because others want to help. Deems’ research shows more people find jobs through networking than all other strategies combined.
5. Prepare for each interview.
Study the job description, research the organization and prepare answers to potential interview questions. “You need to be able to prove why you’re the right person for the job, and careful preparation can make all the difference in the world,” according to Deems.
Source: WorkLife Design
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The only way for millions of us to recover is for the economy to turn around and generate more jobs….but thanks for the great articles ResumeBear.
Thanks for the post, now i got some confident on recovering my lost job. Thanks
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This is good advice for those who are unemployed. Our daughter has just gone through that, and we watched her do exactly what the article suggested – it works!
Being without work can be so demoralizing. The secret is to keep moving forward, whether you feel like it or not. These steps can only help – good article.
Mr.Deems accurately depicts the common chronological reaction to termination. I would like to add that it can also be a time of self-discovery, potentially lighting that entrepreneur fire. The ‘Job’ may be behind you, but no one can take the experience from you.
You should not confuse your career with your life.
Speaking as a person who has been downsized, laid off, fired or terminated at least 4 times the advice in the article is very good.
Actually, if you still have a job you should start today to take action steps on his #2, 3, and 4.
Despite what you may read in the papers or see on TV, the economy is not improving and times will get a lot worse before they get better so get out of your denial and prepare now.
Following 2,3,and 4 above will go a long way in helping you prepare for whatever direction the economy heads in the future.
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