Self Esteem and the Job search
Self Esteem is usually the first thing that needs lifting up when you find yourself unemployed.
Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. Many who lose their job feel as though they have lost their identity. They know they need to get out there and network, but find it very difficult when they feel so down.
Some people use this time and take a break or go on holiday. When they return they feel refreshed and ready to start again. Some get out there right away, mix with employed friends and make contacts. There are those who try to analyze “What happened”, often blaming themselves, and thinking negatively about their performance. They will sometimes take too long a break and then find they are not comfortable being around people or in social situations. They may even shy away from friends and turn down invitations. Having low self-esteem can turn into depression if left too long.
Now, with warmer weather on the way, BBQ’s are going to be plentiful and you may be invited to one. Fear of the question “So what do you do?” is no reason to stop mixing with people or networking. Now is the time to look for support from wherever you can find it. It’s amazing how when you meet other unemployed people in a room of 12, how much everyone has in common. By taking the time to rediscover your good qualities and strong skill sets you will feel your self-esteem changing.
Building up your self-esteem is a daily process and cannot be changed overnight.
If you feel your self-esteem is low and you really want to go to that next BBQ feeling confident in answering the “ So what do you do?” question, contact your local Employment Counsellor and attend a workshop for some moral support, and informative information.
You may even find it fun and rewarding, and besides you never know where you will meet your next potential employer.
Lesley Anderson / Job Coach / Facilitator - Skills 101
posted by Chilliwack Employment Services @ 1:31 PM
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1 Comments:
You know that after several months, or even many months of being on the job trail your resolve, stamina sand self esteem has been taking a terrible beating.
Speaking from experience, it is at that time that you start looking for a survival job...even though it pays less then E.I.It is also more likely that you will get a call from one of these employers to come and do a survival job.
Now there is no shame in that. As a matter of fact a survival job..could be called...a...'revival' job...it gives you purpose and focuses you again, as well as gives you money. Plus many employers like the fact that you want to leave your company and come to work for them. It also fills in resume space and adds another skill. Revival jobs can be just the pit stop you need on your way to finish the race to that great job opening waiting to be filled by you.
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