How to Deal with Challenging Times

- Accept the fact that these are unusual times and be prepared to do unusual things. Be willing to relocate, work odd hours and maybe take a second job. Don’t be too proud! Be a survivor till the sun comes back out.

- Understand that this is not the time to change careers without years of advanced training and preparation. Today’s competition will trump your inexperience. If you can, stay in your field…for now!

- Don’t take anything personally. It hurts to get down-sized and terminated. No response from a weak resume hurts as does no offer from that interview you thought you nailed. These are performance factors upon which you can improve. You mojo’s not gone; you just need to learn how to deliver.

- Have get-togethers with family, friends and other job seekers. The presence of people will make you feel better and may bring opportunity as your network increases. The most enjoyable entertainment involves people not stuff.

- Talk to someone who’s been through the Great Depression (if you can find someone) and they’ll tell you that this too shall pass. It always does. Perhaps it’s time we realize that the things that bring the greatest joy in life are not for sale.

- Take a bridge job. That’s a job that will bring in money while you wait until you can again, be a careerist. You won’t be judged badly for feeding your family. Only a Martian won’t understand why you took your fashion background and took a job at Home Depot.

- Don’t skimp on your job search. It’s self-defeating and there’s too much competition to take chances. Hire a job search coach, have your resume professionally written and don’t cut corners on your interview clothes. Getting eliminated from going back to work because the next guy’s resume had more punch is tragic and unnecessary. If you get hired one week early you’ll make your investment back!

Here is the original post: CareerBoard.com