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| Chandler Hill Partners: Surviving Job Loss
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Phoenix, AZ -- September 21, 2004
If you have lost your job for any reason, but particularly if it
was under negative circumstances, get ready to go through a
range of emotions. You are experiencing one of the most
traumatic events that may happen in your lifetime. Job loss
ranks right up there with divorce, death, and going to jail as
among the most stressful events that can happen to a person.
Our clients tell us that in the first few days following their
termination they often felt confused and alone, as if they were
in a dark tunnel. They relived the events of their termination
over and over, either wanted to sleep away the time or could not
sleep, did not eat and had difficulty in concentrating.
It is important that you understand the impact of this loss on
your physical and emotional health. Many grief counselors would
agree that job loss takes a person through the same phases as
the death of a loved one. You might find yourself in shock and
denial at first and then experience panic when the reality of
the situation settles in. It is not unusual to go through an
anger period and certainly an element of depression.
Each of us is equipped to handle these situations differently.
However you choose to cope with your job loss, it is clear that
action is the number one way to overcome your fear, drive your
panic away and eventually solve the problem. When job searches
are taking more and more time these days, it is critical that
you realize the emotional state you are in and get your search
going in the right direction as soon as possible.
This, like any other situation, requires a plan, a strategy,
some tactics, and then the implementation of the plan. Having a
place to go regularly, meeting with experts or trusted
confidants with whom to share the stress, and knowing that there
are others supporting your efforts can be a most helpful part of
getting through job loss.
While you are transitioning through this process, diet, exercise
and mental stimulation can make a big difference in how your
body deals with the stress. It probably is not a good idea to
reinvent your life, but, certainly, it is a good idea to
consider yourself and your physical, emotional and mental well
being as part of your job search strategy. Your chance of a
successful interview process decreases greatly if you are in a
panicky, depressed or angry state of mind.
Coming out on the other side with a new job is the obvious mark
of success, but knowing that you passed through the stages
successfully, dealt with it professionally and got your life
back on track will be your greatest success and is the real
inner satisfaction.
Helpful Tips: 1). Give yourself the necessary time it takes to
deal with the shock of the job loss 2). Take care of your body
and mind physically and emotionally 3). Meet with an expert to
discuss your career options 4). Make a plan and strategize a
career path 5). Put your plan into action as soon as possible.
About Chandler Hill Partners Chandler Hill Partners is the
nation’s leading career search specialists. With more than 40
locations nationwide, Chandler Hill Partners has earned a
reputation for integrity, innovation, dedication to quality and
commitment to results. Chandler Hill Partners provides a wide
range of services for both jobseekers and employers.
Today, the success of Chandler Hill Partners comes from the
experience, people, technology, and consistent methodologies
available to the organizations and the individuals who trust us
with their employment needs. Our sole determination is helping
individuals and organizations achieve their employment goals.
For more information on Chandler Hill Partners, please visit the
Chandler Hill Partners’ corporate web portal at
http://www.chandlerhill.com
About the author:
Whether you're a CEO or a mid-level professional, Chandler Hill
Partners combines solution-oriented services with today's
leading technologies to deliver the most effective and fastest
job search cycle. Call Chandler Hill Partners Today!
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