Out of devastating failure comes spectacular events. In the space of about a minute, I received a call that rendered me jobless. Today will be your last day. All at once, visions started galloping through my mind like energetic horses: my hard-earned savings disappearing like rainfall down a drain, moving home, watching everyone move upwards. To lose my job within the midst of the pandemic felt like a nightmare.
And what followed were days and days of stress. Losing my job felt like such an ugly, almost criminal mark on my record. I was full of self-pity. After the fifth day, I knew I needed to refocus. I was only I had a roof over my head. I had some savings.
I had some experience. So, I decided to combat my issues with anxiety. Seek advice from your doctor. Take the time to understand your mind, body, and soul. Other things to consider: you could also start a new exercise regime, learn to cook healthy meals, or try a relaxation regime, such as mindfulness, ASMR, or EFT tapping. I researched ways to make money from home, freelance careers, alternative careers, you name itβ¦unemployment is the perfect time to look inwards and figure out what you actually want to do with your life rather than what you think you should do.
You have a blank slate. Use it. My CV needed a serious revamp. So, the first thing I did was pass it through a free CV check. This was really useful in giving me advice in terms of layout, keywords, and accessibility. I then tweaked my LinkedIn profile to improve its search engine friendliness.
Sure, my CV and LinkedIn profile probably still need some work. Thanks to my savings, I was in a lucky position. So, I set myself the deadline of 3 months to review my job search and then widen it if necessary.
