The year 2012 was really year of destruction, we missed “End of the world” call it was hype, miscalculations, wrong predictions etc…but surely we witnessed Factual Economic Destruction and MACRO ECONOMY.
In simple word Recession, that was an year where I personally gone through lots of up and down (literally roller coaster drive) in my professional career, I witnessed few our projects got cancelled,merger of Business units, Bonus cut, less % of merit hike etc..etc..and very sad part was few of my friends lost Job – literally they got the Pink Slip.
Nahin Rukna ,Nahi Thakna ,Satat Chalana Satat Chalana
Yahin to Mantra hai Apnaa, Shubhankar Mantra hai apna”
So you’ve been kicked to the curb. The reasons why don’t matter right now. What does matter is giving yourself a little “me” time to let everything marinate in your head. Doing so meant taking a step back before we could take many steps forward.
If instead you were to dive head-first into the job search, you’d likely be running around like a headless chicken, desperate and without direction. My sincere advice to you is please don’t do that.
- Be ready to offer explanations. Potential employers will want to know why you stepped away from your last job or why your career was sidetracked. Be forthright, try to frame any employment or skill gaps in a positive light and move on to the next subject. Also remember that every experience has helped you grow as a professional, regardless of how relevant it may seem at first glance.
- Stay connected. If you’re on a break from your career, try to consult, freelance or volunteer in your industry so that you remain up-to-date on what’s happening in your profession. If you’re trying to switch to a new career, find trade associations, reading material and networking events to get yourself involved in the field.
- Update your résumé. It probably goes without saying, but if you haven’t applied to any jobs in a while, it’s important to draft a new résumé that meets today’s best practices. Remember to include any activities you undertook outside your career.
- Tap your network. Your old colleagues can be a vital resource for finding work in your chosen career. If you’re moving into a completely new field, look for opportunities to meet new people and expand your professional network.
- Broaden your scope. Don’t focus solely on obtaining a position similar to one you held in the past. Determine how your skills and talents could apply in a broader range of jobs or industries. Go after some of these new opportunities if they seem appealing — now is the time to take chances.
- Don’t pass up a good thing. Stay open-minded when staging your comeback. For example, even if you’re aiming for a full-time position, don’t reject a part-time or freelance job that’s in line with your career trajectory. Temporary jobs can lead to full-time work, so they may pay off in the long run.
Also in addition to above you also look for an option for entrepreneurship. Layoffs can lead to career rebirths, an event that brings a host of positive feelings with it: inspiration, motivation, excitement, enthusiasm. Second careers can breathe new life into our vocational experience, which ripples through other elements of our lives.
“Charaiveti Charaiveti”……………..
Anil Soni
Superb motivational guidance ………… these thoughts make us to stay happy in any situation ……..and move forward towards entrepreneurship.
Shashidhara B
Thanks So much Anil, As we know few of the decision is not in our control and how we can cope with situation and make it successful make it works for us is matters to us.
Anil Soni
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