THE POSITIVE SIDE OF LOSING A JOB
Do You Feel Uptight Due to a Recent Job Loss? Well, Don't Despair. There Just Might be A Silver Lining.
By Jeanie Swisher
Losing a job should be a part of everyone's education. Whether it is the result of closing a factory, downsizing a large company, or a change in department management, it can open a magnificent door of opportunity. After recovering from the shock, you'll be able to move forward to an even better and more rewarding future.
How? Let's take a look:
1. Evaluate the Situation--After signing up for Unemployment Insurance, this is an ideal time to take a good look at the job that you have been doing. Now that you have lost the job, do you really want to continue in the same profession? This may also be a good time to relocate to another area and try something new.2. Go Back to School--This may turn out to be an excellent time to get more education. There are many adult night school programs at local universities. The University of Phoenix has an excellent online program for special studies and earning degree. The local library is also bursting with books on all subjects and skills.
3. Try Something New--The Sunday newspapers and the Internet have a wealth of information about the jobs that are available. There are dozens of dot-com Web sites that specialize in resumes and job searches. Hire a professional to update your resume to target your area of expertise. Don't rule out looking into something new. Set up some job interviews to explore moving into a new career area. Interviews are a great way to explore new careers. Also, take a look into the dozens of job fairs that are in your area.
4. Start a Business--Armed with all that you have learned up to this point in your life, this may be the ideal time to look into starting your own business. Self-employment is not for everyone, but at this time of great opportunity for entrepreneurs, there is no time like the present to explore this business possibility. It may be as simple as expanding a favorite hobby or a long-time interest into a profitable business.
5. Experience is Golden--Take stock of your talent and expertise. Anyone can take a class or read a book, but on-the-job experience is like money in the bank. Assessing your value in the job market will add greatly to your feeling of self-confidence.
6. A New Beginning--One of the primary lessons to be learned from losing a job is that it is not the end of the world and that you will survive. As devastating as it may seem at the time, you will get through it. This will bring on a time of evaluation, a look at where you are in life. It may take some time to get onto a new track in the business world, so use the time wisely.
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