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Individual Transition Management
I’m out of work ... So What?
Or Now What?
“My severance is running
out at the end of the month. How fast can you find me a job?” Far too
many people asked me that in my career as a recruiter. For some it was
too late. Severance did run out. As a recruiter did I fail them? The sad
truth is many failed themselves by waiting too long to start their
search for new opportunities and failed to engage all of the resources
available.
Whether you’re laid off,
downsized, furloughed, displaced (call it what you want), when it
happens the immediate question needs to be, “I’m out of work…so what or
now what?
“So what?” Okay,
being displaced stinks (I know, I’ve been there). It’s important to take
the time to let it sink in. You owe it to yourself to take a little time
to do what helps you accept it and clear your mind. Take a football
quarterback for instance (any QB except a Pittsburgh Steeler). A good,
unexpected sack can send him into tomorrow or even next week! Off to the
sidelines to “shake it off” (with the support of his coach, teammates,
fans, etc). But then what? After a few plays he’s back on the field
ready to go! Taking some initial time and using it to your advantage can
mean different things to different people. Clean your garage, wash your
car, visit a friend, chill out, work out, laugh, cry, reflect, discuss -
Whatever it takes for you to work through the initial feelings you have
about your situation Just do it, and then move forward. By the end of
the first week you should be getting to the task at hand – your future.
Changing focus from
“so what” to “now what”. What do I want to happen next? What do I
need to do to make it happen? What is in my way? What can I do overcome
barriers? What resources are available? What steps should I take to
begin? There are many questions to be answered before starting the
actual job search. You may decide to pursue work in the same field.
Perhaps you want to try a different type of work. How do you make a
career change? Want to start your own business? Maybe this is the time
to go for that dream job you’ve often thought about.
Severance, unemployment
and other assistance is offered so an individual who finds himself or
herself out of work can afford to take the time to work through the
issues necessary to identify and engage resources in order to obtain a
suitable position. This is your job now. Networking, researching,
training, applying, interviewing are only part of a process that takes
time if you are to achieve the results you desire. Every minute of this
time should be taken advantage of. In today’s ever-changing work
environment, where it’s not unlikely a person will change careers up to
10 times during his or her work-life and the “gold watch retirement” is
more quickly becoming a thing of the past, it’s important to be aware
that change can happen anytime, it can happen unexpectedly and it can
happen to anyone. It’s okay to need some time to adjust, but it’s
absolutely necessary to move forward as quickly as possible. After all,
perhaps you had little or no control over the past, but you do control
your future. So what or now what?
Lisa Guard
Career Coach
CEO, Specialized Staffing, Inc.
coach@specializedstaffinginc.com
Transition Management Services
Professional Assistance in preparing for the search
for new employment.
Transition Assistance Components
Identifying Skills & Strengths
Creating a Successful Resume & Cover Letter
Conducting a Successful Job Search
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Responding to Ads
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Pursuing Referrals (Networking)
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Online Job Search Resources
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Recruiters/Staffing Services
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Government Career Assistance
The Interview
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Interview Etiquette
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Effective Follow Up
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Negotiating Compensation
Transition assistance is conducted one-on-one and
virtually using email and scheduled telephone sessions. Individual
components are completed using a self-paced approach and are customized
to meet individual needs. Group facilitation is available.
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"What I enjoyed most about my coaching experience was that Lisa
is very understanding and supportive. I have questions but we seem
to work through them together and I end up answering my own
question. Lisa challenges me and helps set goals that I try to meet."
Joni
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