Have you been recently laid off? Don’t worry; many people have this experience and still go on to work great careers. What’s important is how you bounce back, move forward, and put your experience behind you. Here are some tips to help you bounce back from being laid off.
Practice Self Care
You’ve experienced a loss. It’s okay to have feelings about this. Take some time for yourself to feel your feelings. Practice self-care by going on a solo trip to a place you love, talking to your therapist, enjoying time with family for a while, or anything else that brings you joy. This will help you when you’re ready to get back to it.
Create a Budget
Next, you’ll want to figure out your financial picture. How long can you go without working before you dip into savings? Create a budget to help you stay on track and not overspend. Use an app such as You Need a Budget to know how much you spend on every category in your life like rent, groceries, entertainment, and more.
Start Networking
Now is the time to get out there. Reach out to your connections and let them know you’re back on the market. Do this in person when you can. Attend industry events. Update your LinkedIn profile and set it to let people know you’re looking for work.
Update Your Resume
It may have been a while since you updated your resume. Take this time to flesh out your most recent position with all your accomplishments. Focus on data and numbers to demonstrate why you’re an asset. Take off anything that’s over ten years old or isn’t relevant to your current career path.
Work with a Recruiter
You don’t have to do this alone. Apply with a recruiter to instantly expand your network and opportunities for new jobs. Your recruiter can work with you to match your resume to open positions with their client companies.
Consider Part-Time Work to Fill in the Gaps
You may also consider short-term, temporary, or part-time work to fill in the gaps. Your recruiter can also help you with this, or you can find a job in your community. This way, you’ll earn additional money as you continue to look for your next career role.
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