10 Steps You Should Have Taken When You Were First Laid Off

10 Steps You Should Have Taken When You Were First Laid Off If youve been laid off, these are the steps you should take immediately! Dont wait. Theres probably a range of emotions youve been feeling. Thats normal. But I dont want you to get stuck in any of those emotions or let them get in the way of what you need to do. These are rules and reminders I hope you will remember. 10 Steps To Take After Being Laid Off If I sound mean or pushy, it is because I deeply care.   Being out of work is emotionally painful, not just for you, but for everyone who cares about you. document.createElement('video'); https://careersherpa.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/9-Things-After-Layoff.mp4 This is what you should have heard me say when you were first laid off, but didnt, so I am going to say it again: Dont keep your job search a secret!   Tell everyone and be clear about what you are looking for. Pursue every lead and referral with the inquisitive eyes of a toddler. Stop playing on the job boards (so much).   Theyll zap your zeal. Nurture relationships past and future. (Yes, it is called networking) Cast a wide net, look at and pursue opportunities that are different, yet possibly acceptable Consider relocation today, not 3 months from today.   This means actively pursuing and interviewing for jobs outside your city, NOW! Juggle more balls than you think you can handle.   Job search is about multi-tasking. Get out of your house and volunteer.   You never know what might happen or who you might meet. Take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually. This will take longer than you want, so cut all discretionary spending immediately. One last reminder There is  a strange and predictable  phenomenon job seekers go through. They get a lead or a land a job interview early in the process and stop all other activities, or at least get their hopes up and pay less attention to the other things they should be doing. This is like watching a train wreck in slow motion.   Run. Run, I feel like screaming.   Dont stop looking! In fact, I hope you never stop looking for your next great job!