November 12, 2017
Needs Assessment
Attending to the Basics❧ Have obtained professional advice regarding separation agreement/severance
❧ Have received sound financial advice regarding severance payment, RRSPs, tax implications, etc.
❧ Have filed a benefits claim for E.I. (Employment Insurance) Have met with the banker.
❧ Have developed an interim budget.
❧ Have negotiated a continuation of benefits (health care, dental plan, etc.).
❧ Have obtained letters of reference from former employer Have obtained a signed separation agreement.
Dealing with the Impact of Loss
❧ Have examined the effects of the loss on me emotionally.
❧ Have reviewed the impact of the loss on me physically.
❧ Have identified ways that the loss has affected my behaviour.
❧ Have replaced self-defeating behaviours with self-affirming behaviours.
❧ Have examined the effects of the loss of my family.
❧ Have established effective coping techniques.
Have accessed resources regarding the following:
❧ job loss.
❧ career exploration/planning.
❧ job search.
❧ summary writing.
❧ interview skills.
❧ returning to school.
❧ entrepreneurship.
❧ Have identified family and friends who are supportive.
❧ Have asked for support.
❧ Have identified ways to support me.
❧ Have identified and accessed community and public support services.
❧ Have explored all available options such as an occupation change, entrepreneurship, etc.
❧ Have identified potential barriers to success.
❧ Have developed plans to overcome potential obstacles.
❧ Have decided which option( s) I will pursue.
❧ Have established short-term and long-term goals for myself.
❧ Have developed a plan of action.
1. Examine all the statements in which you DID NOT place a check mark.
2. Mark these statements in order of priority to you by numbering them as 1, 2, 3, etc.
3. Proceed to the section( s) of this website that deals with these areas and issues.
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Anyone who has experienced a layoff can attest to the fact that the loss of a position and the income it provided is only the tip of the iceberg. It is so much more involved.
November 13, 2017
Learning From Rejection 0
by Wordscapes® • Personal Development • Tags: learning from rejection
Whether you get an interview or not, it’s disappointing not to be selected. The frustration you feel is understandable. But it can affect your self-esteem and confidence, which in turn can affect your subsequent job search activities. You can control this cycle. To help you get on with your job search, take some appropriate affirmative action that will place you in control.
Make a Follow-up Call
A follow-up call can provide useful information on the market, your competition, and particular needs the employer had that you either didn’t know enough about or didn’t address. You may learn something about your presentation that you can work on for the next time.
Making a follow-up call can also provide the opportunity to:
☞ reinforce your interest in employment with the organization.
☞ get leads on other possible employer needs.
Employers often find it difficult to select one from among several appealing and well-qualified applicants and are willing to help the unsuccessful candidates with this kind of feedback. If possible, try to get the feedback face-to-face.
Use a non-confrontational, friendly manner and avoid getting defensive or argumentative if you don’t agree with the selection factors or some aspect of the feedback. Maintain your composure and professionalism.
Remember, they are still evaluating you, so you want to leave a favorable impression.
Reward Yourself
Take time now to acknowledge your efforts and your results. Pat yourself on the back of the things you did well and felt right about. Next, give yourself a treat. Take time out for some recreation and pick something you enjoy from your “Reward” list.
Re-energized, return to the business of job search.
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