I remember it like it was yesterday.
My company had a massive downsizing event which is a nice way of saying I lost my job. After a long drive home I had a long cry with my spouse. I was angry, I was frustrated, I was up set. I decided to jump right in and find me a new job. I grabbed the phone and called one of my preferred recruiters. We were going through the usual details about salary requirement and relocation options when she asked me a not-standard question. “How are you feeling?” I was unprepared for this question and paused as all of the emotion of the last few days welled up to the surface. It was at that moment that I realized that I was not yet ready to talk about my job loss. I needed time to accept my loss and time to understand my situation. I needed to get a grip.
You do too. Get a grip before you attack your job search. Talk to you family, your friends, or your therapist.
After you get a grip you will be better prepared for the job search tasks ahead.
Good luck with your search!
