It turns out that the problem is the company. Huixin's company has developed too fast, but it is on the verge of financial crisis because of poor management. The simplest solution can only be to lay off employees.
After several weeks of unsuccessful job hunting, Huixin's self-confidence was severely hit. Every time she receives a rejection letter, her desire to continue working decreases by one point, and her growing frustration has turned into pain.
What should you do when you lose your beloved job? Here are several ways to help you turn the pain of unemployment into the motivation of life.
1. Coping strategies 1- 1. Allow yourself to lose. If work is important to you, then unemployment is really painful. Surveys over the years show that unemployment ranks among the best in the ranking of painful life experiences.
Allow yourself to shed tears, be angry or worry about unemployment, otherwise, you will find yourself denying the pain of unemployment, and denial is actually a trap of self-deception, which will eventually trap you and make you fall into depression and anger.
The purpose of allowing yourself to be distressed is to finally clear your mind and put the initial strong feelings behind you. If your distress has not been eliminated, but deepened, you should go to professional treatment until you regain a positive attitude. Your new confidence will help you find more interview opportunities.
1-2. Look at your work from a long-term perspective. If you are such a person as Huixin, you have been integrated with your work. Your identity and work are closely linked. Without work, you will lose yourself. This shows that you lack balance and foresight in your life.
Although unemployment is not a good thing, it may be a positive turning point in your life.
Now, you can ask yourself, "Have I neglected my family and friends and my mental, physical and emotional changes because of my work? Did you not take good care of yourself, didn't pay attention to nutritious meals, went to the physical examination from time to time, and went to the dentist? "
Usually, working too hard means that you need to gain self-confidence-if you feel that you have no ability and advantages in other areas of life, you need to make up for it with your work achievements.
A sense of accomplishment at work is important, but if you pay too much attention to your work and ignore other necessary factors for a healthy life, you should re-examine yourself.
1-3. Overcoming the influence of unemployment is not the time to overcome yourself. You are the most vulnerable during this period of unemployment, so treat yourself well. Even if there is no progress during this period, don't blame yourself, because examining your work performance doesn't mean observing your shortcomings under the microscope. Remind yourself of what you have done well, such as your devotion to work, your achievements, your success and so on.
Your company fired you. It's probably their fault. You became the victim of this mistake. This is the case with Huixin. However, if you feel that you were fired because of poor performance, you should look at it objectively and think about how to improve next time. If you need a self-assessment, as long as you don't dislike it, do it once.
It's time to take out your resume and think about the reasons for leaving your previous job. If you leave this time for the same reason as last time, you should learn from it.
If you know what you need to improve, you can sign up for a class, or find someone who is objective and willing to be your career guidance to guide you. Try your best to turn negative things into positive ones. This is the kind of employee that a new employer needs.
You can write something like this in your cover letter, such as "I was not suitable to be a supervisor at that time because I didn't have enough ability to form a team, but since then, I have been actively learning a professional skill." Now, after entering the new unit, I can give more help to my colleagues. " With such truth, any bad impression you have on your employer will be swept away.
1-4. Set yourself a goal every day. Maybe you are as depressed as Huixin because you can't find a job for a long time. However, you can't give in to your laziness, it will prolong your unemployment.
In order to get rid of the desire to fall asleep, you can set yourself a goal every day, at least one. Goals must include finding a job: making phone calls, sending resumes, watching job advertisements, searching online and so on. However, if you just want to go to the movies or take your sick dog to the vet, let these goals be your start anyway.
The basic idea is to keep yourself busy-of course, you can't be exhausted-but at least keep the habit of having something to do at work every day. What you do may be different, but you can still do it effectively. In the end, you will probably find a job you like.
1-5. Keep in touch. Your lover, children, friends and relatives are the people who care about you the most. However, it is very likely that you should avoid communicating with them and not hide your feelings. If you don't tell them your worries, you may feel more pressure. Tell them about your situation, your hopes and how they can help you.
For example, if you have an interview, you can borrow clothes from your friends. They all want to help you, but they don't know how. Find a colleague and spend a few hours talking. Many people find their satisfactory jobs because they get enough information from people they know.
2. Avoid some misunderstandings 2- 1. Don't expect too much of yourself. Although it is not difficult to achieve daily goals, don't overdo it. If you are a typical workaholic, you are likely to treat job hunting like a job. Don't overload yourself. Doing some activities that don't require much thinking every day to balance your life can help you reduce stress.
2-2. Exercise When you are depressed, exercise can give you unexpected results. Even a simple walk every day can make you look better and feel better in the interview the next day.
Exercise can strengthen your physique-it can make you look more confident, but in fact, you really enhance your self-confidence. See if you have free fitness classes there. Call your hospital or clinic to find out where there is such a class. This is also a good opportunity to meet new friends and establish new relationships.
2-3. Be careful not to eat too much. If you find yourself eating too much ice cream or going to bars too often, you should honestly find out the reasons behind it. You can't get a job in a bar. If you suspect that you are doing this because of anxiety, depression or worry, you should turn back as soon as possible to avoid getting deeper and deeper. If you can't stop this unhealthy behavior, you should consult a doctor.
There is a lot of pressure when you are unemployed. Although your behavior is understandable, it doesn't help you at all. Remember to remind yourself that you don't want your bad habits to ruin your employment opportunities, so don't form this habit.
2-4. Don't ignore your exquisite world, seek comfort in thinking and praying. You know, this state will end one day. Sometimes, looking at the end of the tunnel, it seems that there is no light, but you have to understand that the light is really there.
Give yourself some time, think quietly for a while and find hope and confidence again. For the present situation, you can pray, meditate, be alone, or find someone to accompany you, which can make you relax and rejuvenate. Think quietly about what you have done or what you can do to produce new ideas. Just try it.
No one can guarantee when you will find a satisfactory job, even an unsatisfactory job. If you remind yourself that your busy life will come to an end one day, and your diligence and persistence will definitely make you adapt to your new job, then you can live every day with a positive attitude.
3. New Work Strategy Once you lose your job, your first task is to find a new job. Here are some strategies to help you cope with sudden changes in your career.
3- 1. Write a new resume. If you can afford it, you can find someone to help you design a resume with the best effect. Many small design companies and print shops can help you design a resume based on the information you provide, which can be attractive, but not too flashy.
You must want to attract the attention of the recruiter. By dealing with color, style and format, your resume can leave a deep impression on people. Before you start looking for a job, go back and look at your resume and add some new skills and experience.
3-2. Write several different resumes If you want to emphasize that you have several skills, don't write them all in one resume. You should highlight one aspect of it. Hui Xin spent a lot of time describing her position in a design consulting company, but she also did some sales work. Therefore, she wrote two different resumes and emphasized different responsibilities and achievements in these skills according to the position she applied for.
3-3. Think of your resume as your envoy. Your resume will speak for you. So when writing your resume, you should be as friendly as possible and write more about your achievements. Resume is like a messenger, it needs to show dignity, not give up; Don't throw your resume all over the world, and don't throw it in a position that you are not interested in, which not only wastes your time and energy, but also wastes the time and energy of the recruiting unit.
Try to send your resume to several companies you choose that have not advertised publicly. Choose a few companies carefully and you can choose your competitors. They may have heard of you and know your work performance; Besides, if you want to send your resume to them, they may find it very useful. If they don't have any vacancies at present, you may be able to motivate them to offer you a new position as soon as you submit your resume.
3-4. Think in a new direction If you have submitted your resume to all local companies, but there is no response, then you have to think of other ways. You can change your skills to another industry. Huixin designs and writes for her former company, so she can consider advertising, tourism, conference services and marketing, because her skills can be used in these industries.
3-5. Networking If you have a friend who knows the information about the vacant position, you will definitely ask him. But what about your friend's friends and family? As long as they know what the opportunity is, you can ask.
Have you neglected your friends at school in the past few years? Get in touch with them again. It is a pleasure to talk with them, and you can also ask their opinions. Does your college teacher remember you? Maybe they can help you. Usually, out of teaching needs, they are likely to have contact with business people.
3-6. Is it time to change industries? Maybe unemployment has created opportunities for you to enter other industries. Are you ready to enter the new environment? If you are ready, here is a list, and you can do a quick self-test:
1). Do a self-test. There are many self-test books on the market now that can help you make a new position. Career counselors can also help you choose a career to ensure that your skills are still useful. 2) Explore your own choices. It is good to do some informal research. If you are interested in any emerging industry, talk to people in this industry and see if your skills can be used in this industry. If you are interested, the person you are talking to can also give you some advice. In short, they know that you are willing to engage in this industry, willing to accept opinions and willing to learn. 3). Attend the training. If you can afford the training for your new job, go and take it. Even if you are basically qualified for your new job, attending training can help you improve your skills and give full play to your skills in your new job. When attending the training, you can also get some work guidance. 4). Write an effective cover letter. A cover letter may be more important than your resume. A cover letter can explain why you started a new career. It may be true to say that you have no choice but to enter one industry, but it is not good and will not leave a good impression on far-sighted employers. Take this opportunity to explain in detail how your skills and achievements are applied in your new job. Show your enthusiasm for new industries. 5) Use your skills where you need them. If you are good at writing, you should help those non-profit organizations. Can you answer the phone, copy documents, package non-perishable food, provide soup, provide a list of services, or listen to other people's voices? Are you willing to serve on the board of a non-profit organization for a long time? If you are interested in the above, you can test your skills under pressure and provide good service to people you don't know. You can't get paid, but you can open up new uses for your talents. 6). Get in touch with the provisional institutions. They may be able to offer you short-term jobs so that you can earn money before you find a new job. 7). If you have friends or colleagues who take maternity leave or leave to take care of their elderly parents, you can offer to replace them. You should know that replacing someone else is an opportunity for you and the person taking leave, not to show that you are better than the person being replaced, but to win a good reputation for yourself, which will accompany you all your life. 8). Consider starting your own business. Please find out whether you are suitable for starting a business first. I hope unemployment will never happen to you. If you are fired, have confidence, because these suggestions can really help you, and you must firmly believe that the difficulties will pass, and you will be able to tide over the difficulties and find a new job that can realize your value.