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J. Maureen Henderson, ContributorI think the third point makes sense not just to avoid seeming like a Debbie Downer to others, but to also encourage you to reframe accomplishments and acti [...]resumelanceRemember to smile when picking up the phone. Though unseen, a smile projects a friendly and happy voice to the person on the other end of the line, even if [...]Deborah L. Jacobs, Forbes StaffI agree. And smile as you’re saying goodby, too. But finding ways to smile by e-mail can be much more challenging. Any thoughts?Vanna Le, ContributorGreat list, Deborah! I have a few close friends who are unemployed and the anxiety can be overwhelming. Scheduling personal time is important; you really c [...]7 comments, 4 called-out + Comment now + Comment now A recent survey of jobless Americans confirms what any unemployed person already knows: being out of work is depressing — very depressing. More than half of the 445 people surveyed between Oct. 19 and 25 in The New York Times/CBS News poll “said that they had experienced emotional or mental health problems like anxiety or depression because of their lack of work, and nearly half said that they had felt embarrassed or ashamed not to have jobs,” The New York Times reports. Duh.http://www.hotjeansmall.com/
The only surprise is that the numbers aren’t higher. Unemployment stands stubbornly at 9.1%. Nearly 45% of the unemployed have been out of work for six months or longer. The average period of unemployment is 40.5 weeks — the highest it has been since 1948, when the U.S. started tracking these numbers. That means you may need to live with unemployment for an extended period.
Being down in the dumps can lead to a vicious cycle for job-hunters. Potential employers look for energy and enthusiasm, just as you find them in short supply. So the worse you feel, the more it hurts your chances of promptly finding something new.http://www.hotjeansmall.com/
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Forbes Staff At times like this, you need every available resource and coping mechanism. Based on interviews with career coaches and recent e-mails — both from experts and job-hunters — I’ve compiled the following list. Some are reminders of what’s always been good advice. Others are more creative. Add yours in the comment space below this story, or send them to me by e-mail at djacobs@forbes.com.http://www.hotjeansmall.com/
1. Join a support group. Don’t assume you’d be mingling with a bunch of out-of-work losers. Many job hunters have found these groups a valuable source of contacts, encouragement and new ideas. One says she polished her public speaking skills by participating in her group’s program and networking committee.
Ann Wright, a career coach in New York who has led these groups for outplacement firms, starts each meeting by going around the room and asking everyone to share some good news. It encourages people in their own efforts, and gets them to applaud the successes of others. It can also lead to spontaneous networking, she says.
If your severance package includes outplacement help, you may have access to a professionally-led group. Otherwise, check for groups that have formed within your community — for example at the public library, local YMCA or at a house of worship.http://www.hotjeansmall.com/
2. Volunteer for a non-profit. Working for nothing when you’re accustomed to a salary may seem demeaning, but volunteering has benefits you can’t quantify. Apart from the good feeling you get by helping an organization that you believe then, it’s a chance to network, keep your skills active, and build a reputation that can lead to your next job. Rather than helping out from home, find work that forces you to get out of the house and be with others.
3. Project optimism (even if you have to fake it). It’s natural for people to shy away from those who are chronically downbeat. So while you’re out of work, convey a sense of optimism and energy — it will reflect back at you from the people you talk with, says Wright. For example, when you tell contacts what you’ve been doing, you could say, “I’ve had a few networking meetings, and meanwhile I’ve been volunteering. I’m really enjoying using my skills in helping an organization whose mission I respect.”http://www.hotjeansmall.com/
4. Take stock of your professional achievements. You don’t lose your human capital when you lose your job. Suppose you had an hour to catch up with a colleague who you hadn’t seen in 10 or 20 years. What highlights would you share? You may be surprised at how much you have accomplished, in terms of acquiring new skills, building a portfolio or boosting your company’s bottom line.
When we are caught up in a daily work routine, we don’t have time for this kind of reflection. And losing a job can be so demoralizing that past achievements fade into the background. Thinking about all you’ve done will not only boost your spirits – it will also give you new material to include as you update your resume.
5. Check how many people have viewed your profile on LinkedIn. Rochelle Levin, who was laid off from her job as corporate librarian at Alcatel-Lucent in June, writes: “I found having my profile viewed has been a great morale booster. I see how many people proactively viewed my profile–several of whom I do not know. Levin, who is now working part-time as a librarian at a public library in Butler, N.J., adds: “This has led me to believe my profile. . .is on the right track and I will land that full-time permanent position.”http://www.hotjeansmall.com/
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