{"id":13806,"date":"2017-06-21T12:13:48","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T06:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/?p=13806"},"modified":"2019-10-25T21:48:09","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T16:18:09","slug":"steps-to-bounce-back-from-a-layoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/steps-to-bounce-back-from-a-layoff.html","title":{"rendered":"12 Simple Steps from a Career Expert To Bounce Back From a Layoff"},"content":{"rendered":"

Downsizing is the latest trend that seems to be dominating the job market. Yes, it is scary. Layoffs due to automation and a lack of skills is an industry-wide phenomenon. Losing\u00a0one’s job is hard;\u00a0it can be a traumatic experience<\/a><\/strong>. It is a threat to one\u2019s mental health and self-esteem.\u00a0<\/span>There is no quick fix to overcome this very unfortunate and tremendously stressful situation, and it takes some time to recover from it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few tips to help you bounce back:<\/b><\/h3>\n

1. Give yourself some time and grieve<\/b><\/p>\n

Before you jump into another job, take some time to grieve. You need time to process what happened, and understand how you feel about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t deny your loss. Don\u2019t suppress it. Give yourself the time and space to get your mind around it and over it. Feel like sitting and sulking or gossiping or cursing for a while? Go ahead, vent it out. Get everything out of your system completely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Analyze what went wrong<\/b><\/p>\n

Look at the situation from another perspective and introspect. Ask yourself what went wrong? Could this be prevented? Was the layoff because of external factors (company problems, restructuring, management changes, etc), Or was it your own fault? In the case of the latter, what can you do to improve? Introspecting and finding the answer can give you the necessary closure to accept your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Look at the positive side<\/b><\/p>\n

It could be an opportunity to try the career options that you always had your eye on. Most of us stick with our jobs for too long, because then we\u2019re within our comfort zone – Oh what a devil that is. We find it difficult to move on to something more interesting just to avoid the extra effort. Also, we may fear the uncertainty of the outcome. A layoff can be an opportunity to start afresh. It is the time to look at your varied interests and explore new career options. <\/span><\/p>\n

4. Manage your finances <\/b><\/p>\n

Watch your expenditure. See if you can cut back some of your expenses. \u00a0Let your family know about the situation. Lying to them will only cause you more stress. Be fully aware of the benefits you can claim (Provident Fund, severance pay etc). \u00a0If you have any savings and\/or fixed deposits, see if they\u2019re sufficient to sustain yourself until you find a new job. Don\u2019t Panic! Stay calm and manage your finances wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Approach your support system<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vent it out! It\u2019s cathartic and therapeutic. There is nothing to be ashamed of. Layoffs are frequent in today\u2019s job market. Everyone knows about it. Having a support system, in the form of family, friends or a counselor, will help you handle the pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Prepare your answers<\/b><\/p>\n

Be prepared to answer tough questions. \u201cWhy were you laid off? Was it because of your performance? What was the cause of your low performance?\u201d Prepare yourself and don\u2019t be ashamed whatever that case may be.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Increase your visibility in job portals<\/b><\/p>\n

Increase your activity on job portals and social media, that can fetch you a job. Start networking with people in the field that you\u2019re interested in. Reach out to ex-colleagues and friends. Attend relevant workshops and seminars to learn new skills, meet new people, and to stay updated with the latest trends.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Take care of yourself<\/b><\/p>\n

Eat healthily, get 6-8 hours of sleep, and adequate exercise. You might want to shut yourself away, but that\u2019s not going to help you. You need to feel productive. You have to get out of the house even if it\u2019s just to get fresh air.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Identify your core skills <\/b><\/p>\n

Identify your skillset; problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, etc. Then work to enhance them further to prepare yourself for your forthcoming jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Be open to diverse employment opportunities<\/b><\/p>\n

Be open to different industries and positions. Skills are transferable to various industries. List your strengths and weakness, and explore where all they can be used. If you’re confident about your skills, you can flaunt them in front of recruiters. You can impress them with the things you can do and the potential changes you can bring.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Be creative<\/b><\/p>\n

In this highly competitive world, you have to be different and creative to grab attention. Think outside the box, do something unique.<\/span><\/p>\n

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12. Think beyond 9 to 5 jobs<\/b><\/p>\n

Most of us are caught up in finding full-time jobs. It\u2019s not mandatory to have a routine 9-5 job to make money. Look for part-time jobs and freelancing work. These can provide you with long-term employment, good money, and the time you want for yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n

This article is a part of the #Fired2FiredUp Campaign by YourDOST. Visit the campaign<\/a>\u00a0for real-life stories, learnings, and tips from\u00a0career psychologists and recruiters.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Have you experienced a layoff recently? Are\u00a0you finding it difficult to cope with it? Talk to an Expert<\/a> at YourDOST today to get personalized guidance.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Downsizing is the latest trend that seems to be dominating the job market. Yes, it is scary. Layoffs due to automation and a lack of skills is an industry-wide phenomenon. Losing\u00a0one’s job is hard;\u00a0it can be a traumatic experience. It is a threat to one\u2019s mental health and self-esteem.\u00a0There is no quick fix to overcome […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[107,36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13806","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-job-loss","category-work-careers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13806","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13806"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13806\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13806"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13806"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yourdost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13806"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}