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Advice from mental health experts on how to cope through a prolonged job search. Being let go from a job is difficult under any circumstances, but in today’s economy, it can be even more stressful. Mental-health experts and people who have been through the job hunt themselves offer the following advice for maintaining your emotional … Read More

Clinical psychologists and therapists provide insights on how not to lose your identity when you lose your job. One big challenge a professional faces when he’s lost his job is that he’s also lost a big piece of his identity. “Being out of work is a terrible feeling,” said Elizabeth Friedman, PhD, a clinical psychologist … Read More

Warning signs that a job loss is taking a toll on your emotional wellbeing. The loss of a job hits both your pocketbook and your very identity. Negative feelings are only natural after being laid off and going through a job search — especially in the current economic climate — but there are some red … Read More

Changing lanes for auto manufacturing manager “I am watching the fourth day of the Third Cricket Test of Australia against South Africa,” said Sheri Olinyk on the night of Jan. 5 from her home in London, Ontario. “We have a special cable channel called Cricket Plus with all-day cricket. I turn it on when I … Read More

How to Deal with Your Job Loss Emotions Suffering the loss of a job can be an emotionally wrenching experience. You’ve known for months that it has been coming, but you cling to the hope that it won’t happen to you. After all, you have been with the company for many years. You have produced … Read More

It’s a good tactic, and one that can enrich and extend your career, according to some veteran industry switchers. When an industry’s job market crashes as hard as financial services has recently, top recruiters see a flood of applications from people eager to get out of a tight market and apply their skills in another. … Read More