Lose Your Job? Now What? Tips for Your Career Transition

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Get References  

Character references, specifically. Obviously, since you’re wading into a job market you’ve never experienced before. You’ll need the best references you can get, and since you can’t get a reference for a job you’ve never had, you’ll need ‘testimonials’ about your character.

Are you a hard worker? Do you put everything in and get great results? Trustworthy? Amicable? Fun around the watercooler?

Whatever your assets, you’ll need references who will testify to that. Look to mentors, coaches, old bosses, and colleagues (not family members or close friends). The more respected the person, the better.

We live in the age of social media where it’s increasingly easy for employers to ‘Google’ your references, to contact them, and to do background checks. Don’t try to lie your way through anything. Be honest and show your integrity. That will stand out a mile. People crave genuineness.

 

Update Your Resume

It’s time to blow the dust off that bad boy and give it a proofread. Rule of thumb: anything that’s not relevant to your desired career path needs to be axed. Especially if it’s from ‘Ye Olde Time’ before you entered the job market for real.