Comments on: Lost Your Job? 5 Things To Do Right Away

By: seedebtrun

seedebtrun — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:57:05 +0000

The key is your last point on there.. Don’t panic.. Use your network, use the online tools that are available, and get your name out there.. Perhaps it will be a blessing in disguise!

By: Eyesonthedollar

Eyesonthedollar — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:44:13 +0000

I’m sure that I would panic a bit, but I think not wallowing for too long is important. Hit the ground running and touch base with your connections for sure.

By: CanadianBudgetB

CanadianBudgetB — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:08:35 +0000

Most people panic when they are given the lay off pink slip or simply terminated for other reasons as it’s human nature. As far as a resume I have always kept it up to date as I go along. The hardest thing to do is to go back 10 years on a resume for example and try to remember all your top accomplishments, training and experience. Taking your resume out every few months to update it will help you during a time where your emotions may dip until you bring yourself back up! Cheers Mr.CBB great post.

By: TacklingOurDebt

TacklingOurDebt — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:28:24 +0000

As RFIndependence mentioned, often you see the writing on the wall and being proactive is important. Years ago I was working at an oil & gas company and there was a takeover. A much larger company bought us out and over the course of the year they began laying people off. Instead of waiting I phoned a few headhunters and within a month I had a much better job down the street. Personally I think using headhunters is a great way to find a new job quickly.

By: Veronica @ Pelican on Money

Veronica @ Pelican on Money — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:14:39 +0000

In reply to Veronica @ Pelican on Money. woops, wheres the first part of my comment...

By: Veronica @ Pelican on Money

Veronica @ Pelican on Money — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:14:04 +0000

That’s when you start feeling depressed, can’t eat, can’t sleep well, feel like absolute crap. I guess what I’d like to say is… it’s really important to have family support and or good friends who can keep you motivated no matter how long it takes to finally find something.

By: SavvyScot1

SavvyScot1 — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:52:45 +0000

Great Tips DC… I know of far too many people looking for work with the same resume that they used a few years back!! Absolutely ridiculous… IMO, people should slightly tailor their CV for each job that they apply to; putting more or less emphasis on relevant aspects