Getting sacked sucks. But it’s not the end of the world and you mustn’t give up. Check out this SlideShare for some tips on how to stay on track!

1. 10 Things You
Should Do If
You Get Sacked

2. Losing your job SUCKS.
Whether a redundancy, “mutual
decision” or (goodness forbid)
you get sacked, it’s
demoralising, scary and
incredibly stressful.

3. So how do you even start to rebuild
your self-esteem and career?
It’s time to dust yourself off, get your
act together and get back in the game
(so many clichés, so little time).
And that’s where these top ten tips
come into play…

4. DON’T GIVE UP!
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5. Let’s start right at the beginning.
Many (many) people lose their way
after getting let go.
But without some sort of self-belief,
you will have no chance of finding a
new role; it’s a vicious circle.

6. Remember!
You’ve found a job before,
you WILL find one again.

7. A good little “pick me up” activity is to
write a list of all your best points.
Give yourself some love, reaffirm what
you already know and start building a
basis for your brand spanking new CV.

8. 2
DON’T LOSE TOUCH

9. It is vital that you stay in contact
with your professional network.
It’s a small world and you really
never know who could offer you
your next big opportunity.

10. Don’t be afraid (or too proud) to ask
your previous employer for a
reference.
Whether you were made redundant or
sacked, if you left on good terms, then
chances are they won’t have a major
problem with writing you a reference.

11. Most employers know that it’s a tough
world and that some people simply aren’t
well-suited to certain jobs and/or struggle
to thrive in certain environments.
Of course, if you ended on really bad
terms, steer clear!

12. 3
STAY HEALTHY

13. It is so easy to fall into a pit of self-
pity, daytime TV and Doritos –
don’t let that happen.
Being physically fit as well as
mentally strong will help you
remain focused on the challenge at
hand.

14. Get out of the house for a few
hours every day and do something
other than job-hunting!
Rest assured that you won’t miss
out on an opportunity just because
you are out taking the dog for a
walk!

15. 4
STAY FOCUSED

16. If you’re looking for a job in a
particularly competitive
industry, it may take a while
before you find the right role
and until you start getting
interviews.
Don’t take it to heart.

17. Focus, make sure your CV is
(really) as good as it possibly
could be and just don’t
waste time applying to a
load of jobs you don’t
actually want and wouldn’t
take.

18. Looking for a job is basically
a full-time job and you need
to make sure that the entire
process is as structured,
focused and therefore
efficient as possible.

19. 5
BE ORGANISED

20. Keep organised lists of your
contacts, the job boards you’ve
used, recruitment agencies, jobs
applied for and all of those
interviews you get invited to.

21. It’s also a good idea to jot down
any feedback you get on any
stage of the process, so you can
look back on it and improve, if
necessary.

22. 6
REASSESS YOUR CAREER

23. You’ve probably heard people say
‘everything happens for a reason…’ a
fair few times recently.
And yes, it is an irritating cliché, but to
a certain extent, it’s TRUE!
Think about it; is this your opportunity
to change your career (and life)?

24. Do some research and see if there’s
anything else you might like to do;
perhaps you’d like a similar job but in a
different industry?
Or maybe you’d like to do something
completely different altogether?
Would you consider working abroad or
freelancing?

25. For some roles you may need heaps of
experience, but you’d also be
surprised by the number of employers
who are happy to give training to the
right people if they have the right
attitude and passion.
Don’t reject any ideas, off the bat.

26. 7
USE YOUR SPARE TIME

27. As we’ve already said, it’s dead
important to get out of the house!
So why not learn a new skill or gain
some valuable experience in the
meantime?

28. Could you learn a new
language?
Could you volunteer?
Could you go travelling?

29. Whatever you decide to do,
it’ll help to improve those
annoying gaps on your CV
and make you a more
appealing job candidate!

30. 8
USE RECRUITMENT
AGENCIES

31. Don’t feel that you have to tackle
your job search alone; enlist the
help of a specialist recruiter who
will help you to focus your job
search and give you the help and
advice you need to boost your job
search.

32. You’ll get notified when a suitable
vacancy crops up, they’ll put in a
good word for you and can offer
real, honest advice when it comes
to improving your profile,
interview skills and CV.

33. 9
JUST STAY POSITIVE!

34. Easier said than done, right?
Sorry, but it’s really important!
Recruiters and employers will
respond much more favourably
to someone who is positive,
friendly and passionate.

35. There are ways and means to
give yourself a positivity boost –
click here if you’d like to read
them.

36. 10
GET A LIFE.

37. Do you feel guilty every time
you step away from the
computer?
Don’t. Like we said, you’re
entitled to a break.

38. Remember to take time to enjoy
life and socialise with other
people; they’ll help you through
the tough times and keep your
positivity powered up.

39. FIN
IT WILL GET BETTER!
Right now, it may feel like the end
of the world, but I promise you, it
will get better and staying positive
and motivated is an intrinsic part
of a successful job search.