Vol. 10: Bouncing Back After Losing Your Job

Employee Insights Volume 10:

 In the blink of an eye losing your job can turn your world upside down, leaving you feeling vulnerable and uncertain about what comes next. Although being unemployed is not a favorable position to be in, we have the good fortune of having access to many tools and resources that can help you quickly get back on track with your next employment opportunity. 

Todays Masterclass outlines the steps you should take in the event you find yourself in the market again. This might be the blessing in disguise you didn’t know to you were looking for! Being in the market again gives you the opportunity to evaluate your career trajectory and asses the marketability of your skills and abilities. The outline below allows you to have the time needed to make the best out of a bad situation. 

1. Evaluate- Everyone’s situation is different, and some individuals have more immediate financial needs or other situations where getting a new job is critical and time sensitive! While it may be tempting to quickly start applying to every job in sight, it can make a huge difference in your immediate future if you take as little as a few hours to evaluate what direction is best to take. 

1. Things to consider:

1. Commuting distance- Are there opportunities closer to home? Better ones further away?

2. Compensation- What is the market paying for someone with my abilities? Am I ready for the next role in my field? 

3. Industry changes- Are there other fields or industries you are looking to pursue or explore? 

2. Resume Update- Now is your time! Your resume is the closest thing to a true reflection of your work history. Many times, good talent is passed upon due to the lack of effort, detail, and thoroughness in the resume; don’t let this be you!
   Take the time to review your resume, checking for important details:

1. Latest job along with bullet points

2. Dates of employment

3. Duties, skills, and responsibilities

4. Simple format, concise language. 

5. Gaps addressed

3. Social media + Job Boards

1. Speaking of modern tools and resources… Your entire job search can be conducted from the comfort and convenience of your mobile phone! We can now be made aware of exponentially more job opportunities than ever before and expedite processes that used to take weeks and months, into day and weeks! Leverage the right social media platforms and tools to help you generate interest in your skills and abilities! 

1. LinkedIn- LinkedIn allows you to build a professional presence online as well as source for new roles and connect with the right decision makers in that process. 

1. Set your profile to “Open to Work”

2. Set up alerts for roles that might interest you. 

3. Connect with HR managers and department managers. 

4. Ask for referrals and endorsements

2. Job Boards

1. Upload your updated resume to the main job boards such as Indeed, Ziprecruiter, LinkedIn, etc. 

2. Set additional alerts for jobs you are qualified for. 

4. Connect with a recruitment specialist in your field! 

1. Just as every aspect of hiring and onboarding ahs evolved, so has recruiting! There are multiple recruitment firms that focus on specific segments of the employment world who build networks of potential employers that are in the market for your skillset such as FLAG! 

1. Connect with a recruiter to let them know what roles you are qualified and interested in.

2. Establish a follow up cadence to ensure you are top of mind. 

Now more than ever are companies like FLAG facilitating employment opportunities for both employers and job seekers alike. If you are in the market and actively looking to get back into the workforce, call today and see the magic in action working for you! We stand by our results and impact in our community and look for an opportunity to do the same for you.