By: Stan Popovich
Do you ever wonder what you would do if you lost your job?
Losing your job can have implications for your health and work performance.
Managing The Fear of Losing Your Job
It is good to be prepared in case you unexpectantly lose your job. The better prepared you are, the easier it is to find another job. Here are some tips that can help manage your fears.
1. Self-assess: The first step to overcoming your fear is to assess whether your fear is legitimate. Ask yourself whether there is any evidence to suggest you may lose your job. For instance, your manager might avoid you or your major responsibilities at work may decrease. If you find no legitimate reasons, try to relax and contribute to your organization as best you can.
2. Take control of your career: Do not rely on your current employer for a job. It is important that you take control of your career rather than relying on others. The key is to have valuable skills and job experiences that will help you be employable to other companies in your field.
Get into the habit of updating your skills in case something would happen. Learning a specific job skill is a great way to keep abreast in the market. Continuous education in your field of work will help you. If for some reason you do lose your job, having the proper skills will reduce the time of being unemployed.
3. Manage your finances: Develop a budget to manage your expenses and try to save some money on a regular basis. You never know when you might lose your job.
Pay off your credit card bills and try to get rid of your debts. This will help save you from paying all of that interest. There are many financial counselors you can talk to that will help you develop a plan to manage your expenses.
4. Learn how to do a job search: Do not wait until you lose your job to learn how to perform an effective job search. It is important to have a great resume and know how to network to help find another job.
5. Learn how to manage your worrying: It can be difficult not to worry when you may become unemployed. Instead of getting sick with worry, try to think of the positive things in your life. Take things one day at a time and try not to predict what may happen down the road.
6. Talk to a mental health counselor: Many career counselors may know of some government programs that could help you with your finances if you lose your job. In addition, a mental health counselor will be able to give you advice on how to manage your fear, anxiety, and depression that may result if you lose your job.
How To Find Another Job
It can be difficult for some people to find another job. Here are some tips on the best way to get the job you want.
1. Determine your interests: Find what you like to do and find a job that will match your current skill sets and work interests. You’re better off finding a job that you enjoy doing and where you can get some relevant job experience that can be used down the road.
2. Update your career skills: Get into the habit of updating your skills. Learning a new skill could be the key to finding another job if you lose your current one. It’s important to get into the habit of improving your skills on a regular basis.
If you do not have enough job experience in your particular field of interest, your best bet is to do some volunteer work to get some experience. Working for free may not be the best option, but a few hours a week can give you some relevant job experience which you can put down on your resume. This will help reduce your fear of losing your job.
3. Apply to small companies: Many large companies get tons of job applicants when a position opens up. This reduces your chances of getting a job because you will lose out to someone who has more experience. The trick is to apply to companies that have less than a hundred employees, which will give you a better chance of getting the job you want.
4. Contact the department managers: What do you do when you find a company you want to work for? The next step is to find the manager in charge of the department you would like to work at and try contacting them. Focus your efforts on contacting the managers who have the power to hire you instead of relying on Human Resources.
5. Continue to network: Ask your friends and relatives if they know of anyone who would want to hire you. Find a local job search group that will show you how to create a resume and how to network your way to your favorite job.
If you can’t find a job in a particular field, then try to find something that might be similar. The more companies you can find that use your skill sets, the better the chances you will find a job. Don’t rely on a few companies. Learn how to expand your horizons when it comes to finding places that uses your job skills.
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