How to get back on track after being laid-off?

Losing a job is difficult. It hurts your confidence, drains your money account, and, if you don't plan your next move carefully, it might wreck your career. What else can you do to get back on track besides getting back in the saddle and seeking a new job? How do you keep your confidence up? Whom should you discuss the problem with? How should you explain the layoff to future employers?

Employees fear the word "layoff" because of the uncertainty and worry it conjures up, yet many are now facing it as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic.

Even if you may believe that your chances of immediately obtaining new employment are minimal, Your body resists moving even if your head is telling you to immediately put together your CV, Here are some pointers to help you align your mind and body.

1.Take some time to be melancholy.

Take a moment to relax and give yourself space to grieve before you move on from being terminated. It's normal and healthy to be sorrowful when you lose your job. And to be honest, you must face these feelings head-on at the start of your job hunt so they won't hinder you later on.

Accept your emotions as they are and seek out things to help you cope with them, such as surrounding yourself with encouraging friends and family and looking for physical activities where you can let off some heat in a healthy manner.

Keep in mind that, from the great perspective of your career, losing your job is a tiny setback.

Many eminent people have overcome obstacles in their professions after experiencing setbacks. You are not unusual.

2. Ponder about what you've learned.

I understand that it currently seems unattainable, but try to view your unexpected layoff as a chance rather than a setback. Consider what this experience taught you of yourself and your aspirations as you take a step back. What would you like to accomplish now that you have the possibility to start a new phase in your professional life?

List the aspects of your most recent employment that you found satisfying and the aspects that you wish you could have changed. For your next job hunting, use this knowledge to outline your goals explicitly.

3. Assess your abilities and capabilities overall.

All of your professional marketing efforts for your job hunt need to be updated after your career objectives have been clearly defined. This pertains to everything you use in your job search, including but not restricted to your portfolio, professional resume, LinkedIn profile, and other social media platforms.

For assistance in selecting the professional high points and most pertinent professional achievements from your work to promote across your marketing materials, pull out or make a brag book.

4. Request for a free resume review.

When you're still reeling from the pain of a recent layoff, it can be quite challenging to remain impartial while drafting your CV. If you're struggling to explain your value to a potential employer, are undecided as to what details to put on your resume, or are unaware of how to optimize your CV with the proper keywords, Go ahead and have your resume reviewed online for free; visit the following link to learn more about the best resume review services. https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/free-resume-review

These free evaluations will show you where your resume succeeds and where it falls short in terms of both content and presentation. Additionally, it will demonstrate how an applicant tracking system will scan your resume, which top abilities and search terms it now ranks for, and what details can be completely lost in the system.

Or, to get one step closer to getting your next job, hire a professional writer to edit your resume. They will be familiar with applicant tracking systems and the hiring process.

5. Examination of your online persona

To support your employment objectives, you must market your skills and abilities, and expertise both online and offline. Decide which social media profiles you want potential employers to encounter when they search for you after making a list of all the accounts you have created. By creating a consistent narrative about your employment experience, education, and present objectives for various sites, you can make sure that they correspond with your updated CV. Change the profile name to your first and middle name or a nickname and tighten the security controls so that only your family and close friends can find and access any other accounts you'd like to keep for personal use alone.

6. Develop your professional network.

When an employee recommendation is submitted with your job application, your chances of getting an interview increase by ten times. However, you must cultivate your circle of acquaintances in order to obtain these highly sought-after employment referrals. Spend some time reaching out to former coworkers, suppliers, and clients with whom you may have fallen out of contact. This networking tip also applies to your close friends and family, especially the extroverts who have large networks and are more likely to link you with beneficial contacts.

Never start a discussion by requesting a job if you meet somebody new or re-connect with an old contact. Instead, reap the benefits of these conversations as a chance to learn more and meet new people.

7. Choose to be in a happy frame of mind.

An upbeat attitude is necessary for a successful job hunt.

When you're interviewing with potential employers, put more of an emphasis on conveying your sincere desire for the position rather than your resentment from your recent layoff. No one wishes to hire a job applicant who appears too distraught for the job or who seems to be still agitated about being laid off. Avoid carrying a visible grudge from your previous job into networking events or interviews; doing so will only spoil your interactions and prevent you from getting hired.

Pick your words carefully if an interviewer asks about your most recent position; criticizing your prior company will only backfire. Mention the layoff only briefly before returning to your enthusiasm for your job and overall qualifications for the position at hand.

In order to help you through this rough situation, I've listed a few Do's and Don'ts.

Do’s

• Examine your household finances in light of your layoff payment and unemployment compensation to determine where you stand monetarily.
• Create a brief, positive narrative of your layoff to give to contacts and possible employers.
• To advance, surround yourselves with uplifting individuals.

Dont’s

• Avoid talking to recruiters while you're feeling down emotionally; instead, seek a trustworthy friend for advice if you're unsure of how to come out.
• Do not disregard your health by failing to consume the correct diet, engage in regular exercise, or obtain enough sleep.
• Instead of rushing into the job market, network while keeping an open mind to discover your next opportunity.

Remember that losing your job is merely a tiny setback for your career at the end of the day. Do not allow this blip to define who you are. Instead, take what you can from the situation and use this as a chance for personal development to advance your job search. I'm hoping for the best for you!