Especially given the current employment stats, just about all of us will have that awkward conversation with our employer at one point or another about the termination of our employment.
For me, that awkward conversation went down a matter of months ago. I knew my employment was in jeopardy when my supervisor came into the on-air studio and said, “Rick, please stop by my office before you go.” Seconds later, I was handed documents outlining how to sign-up for COBRA. My breathing got heavy as I saw my life flash before my eyes. There is just about nothing worse in life than losing your job.
If you found yourself having that awkward and nightmare of a conversation with your job, here is a list of things that AOL Jobs says need to do!
1.) Visit your local unemployment website. There are resources available to you. Take advantage of them.
2.) Don’t sit at home- Most career consultants recommend that you don’t sit around at home and mope. Instead, they recommend that you face the reality of your situation and get out and network. By removing yourself from the business world, you’re simply removing yourself from possible opportunities.
Personally, I don’t see anything wrong with taking a few days off immediately after losing your job. Give yourself a couple of days to relax, recover, regroup, and get ready to conquer your world!
2. Approach job searching as if it were your job- Make the most of this time in your life! It’s time to sell YOU!
3. Sit down with a counselor and make a day-to-day plan to improve your skills and find a job. Paid career counseling might even be a part of your severance agreement. If not, your medical insurance’s mental health coverage might cover your counseling sessions.
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