You enter the human resources office. That’s it. You are told that you are losing your job. Dismissal, layoff, abolition of position… Whatever the scenario, you are officially back on the job market.
Job loss can be particularly difficult. It is important to take the time to “breathe” before resuming the search.
What should I do first?
Register quickly for unemployment. Yes, you read that right! It should be your first instinct when you come home. You will be subject to a 2 week waiting period before obtaining the first benefits. There may also be a delay in producing your record of employment and obtaining your claimant number. Many people do not take the time to register, thinking that they will quickly find a job. Even if this last scenario is possible, we have to admit that you will sleep much better with guaranteed inflows for the weeks to come.
And then?
Take the time to clear your mind. The loss of a job constitutes a bereavement that one must ‘experience’ before taking action. It’s proven: after a sudden job loss, your emotional side will temporarily eclipse your rational side. Take time for yourself. Unleash your frustrations by using your favorite ‘escape’. For some, their ‘escape’ is sport, for others it is music, nature or even video games. Taking the time to absorb the bad news is not about being ‘weak’.
Once the negative energy has given way to the positive energy, you will be ready to search. The positive attitude will change everything. It will give you the energy to contact more people, make you perform well in interviews and give you the edge over other candidates.
Use your positive mindset to list your career goals and job criteria. After all, losing your job is also the opportunity to find a new job that meets your expectations and ambitions. You can use this list to guide your research.
I feel ready to start my research!
You know it: your main sales tool will be your CV. After opening that old and sometimes dusty Word file, make sure that its contents are up to date. Identify people on LinkedIn who are in the kind of roles you want. Use their profile to help you adjust your CV. Do the same with your Linkedin profile.
On LinkedIn, write in your title: ‘Looking for new challenges’. This way, recruiters will be inclined to contact you. On the other hand, look for recommendations on LinkedIn. You surely have colleagues and / or superiors who can testify to your skills. Ideally, these individuals will be linked to your last job, which will reassure the recruiter who contacts you.
Another thing: lift the phone. Today more than ever, candidates are afraid to call employers for fear of disturbing them. Many prefer to send an email … which will likely be relegated to oblivion with everyone else. Identify the head of the department of the company, call him. If he does not respond, repeat the exercise 2 more times. The 3rd time, leave a voicemail message and send your CV and cover letter by email. You can follow up by phone a week later. By raising the phone, you will stand out from the 90% of applicants who lacked courage.
What to say to the people I meet?
Before you meet your contacts, you need to visualize the talk you will have with them. Introduce yourself first by naming your profession. If you are asked which company you work for, simply answer that you are currently in a “career transition” and that you are “especially happy to be able to spend time“ networking ”. Take advantage of being given the floor to share your career interests and ask people in attendance if they can “guide you in your search”. Who knows, they might know THE person looking for someone like you.
Above all, NEVER show resentment or hatred towards your ex-employer or former colleagues in public. ‘Washing your dirty laundry in public’ is anything but proof of maturity. Keep your emotions in the locker room and vent them into your ‘loophole’ (see above).
Friend’s tip: don’t send a ‘mass’ email to all your contacts stating that you are on active research. This type of email looks suspiciously like a cry for help. You will look desperate and disorganized. Opt for personalized emails targeting the individuals, businesses and positions you prefer.
What can I say to the recruiter I meet for an interview?
The recruiter will want to know why you lost your job. You owe it to yourself to tell the truth because the recruiter can easily verify what you are saying. If you’ve been fired or laid off, it’s okay to mention that the company was having some difficulty and your job was cut.
If you have been fired, you will need to prepare more. Here, the choice of words becomes crucial. You must first mention that you did not “meet the requirements of the position” and that we preferred to “let you go”. You do not have to list all the potential reasons for this dismissal. Try to identify one (1) primary factor and say how this “experience” made you mature. Make sure that this factor is not directly related to the responsibilities of the position to which you are applying. Again, NEVER blame your employer or former coworkers. If you do, you will come across as a candidate who lacks professional maturity.
How can I keep my spirits up during my research?
Job hunting shouldn’t take 100% of your time. Otherwise, you will go crazy!
In your spare time, take online or in-class training. Take the opportunity to acquire new skills. Attend conferences and / or networking events. Volunteer with an association related to your field. Get out of your house.
Rest assured, a majority of workers who have gone through job loss now say they are happier in their new job. You now know the recipe to get there: a dose of courage, a touch of professional maturity, a good part of preparation and positivism at will!
Wish you our best of luck!
CONCLUSION:
There are other times to review your career goals. Certain areas of employment are particularly precarious and these opportunities arise regularly.
When the job search situation gets complex, I usually refer people to career transition firms. I myself have had to use such a service.
For some people, the option of becoming self-employed could be attractive; to create his own job, in a way. Local development centers (CLDs) can support people who have a business project and who wish to explore the avenue of starting a business.
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