Making Lemonade out of Lemons or how to deal with job loss is designed to help people who suddenly became unemployed. The presentation focuses on maintaining a positive mental attitude and goal setting.

1. Making Lemonade out of Lemons
Or how to deal with job loss
brought to you by the
Network to Success Job Club
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
October 16, 2019

2. Introduction & Notes for session
Introduction
Professional Career in Media &
Marketing Research
MCWN Volunteer & Contractor
Career Coach Corner Blog, Presenter
& Podcaster
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Workshop is interactive
Electronic version available on request

3. What Went Wrong
1. Let Go for No Reason - Budgets,
Teamwork, Downsize
2. Job Wasn’t Right for You - Happens for
you, not to you
3. Review Your Passions - Reignite
4. Think out of the box - What do you want
to do combined with what you can do
5. Be Grateful - Appreciate your blessings
every day (5 Things)

4. Five Stages of Job Loss
1. Denial & Isolation - Why me?
2. Anger - Angry at yourself and the
company.
3. Bargaining/Desperation – Jumping in
without an action plan.
4. Depression - Inability to move past the
shock of job loss.
5. Acceptance - Finally moving on your job
search.

5. Vision

6. Self Confidence
Visualize yourself in a positive light
Mentally prepare for situations
Muscle and mind memory
Laugh
How to be more confident

7. Self Confidence
Smile
Posture and Body Language
Speak confidently – slow it down
Goal setting & achievement
Do away with a bad habit

8. Goal Setting
SMART
Make it Specific
Make it Measurable
Make it Attainable
Make it Relevant
Make it Timely
KISS principle
Measure & celebrate your successes
Achieving goals one step at a times

9. Important Job Search Mentality

10. Positive Mental Attitude
Motivators can empower you
Zig Zigler, W. Clement Stone, Vince
Lombardi, Wayne Dyer, Jack Canfield,
Malcolm Gladwell,
Surround yourself with positive
influencers
Avoid/Eliminate the negative
Glass is half full

11. Positive Mental Attitude
Jack Canfield – Chicken Soup for
the Soul
Making A Decision
Importance of Persistence
https://www.jackcanfield.com/index.html

12. Positive Mental Attitude
Wayne Dyer
 #1 Reason people fail in life is
they listen to family, friends and
neighbors.
 Change the way you think and
the way you think will change.
 Have a mind that is open to
everything and attached to
nothing.
Wayne Dyer Talks Sense 8:03

13. Important Job Search Ingredients

14. Positive Wednesday

15. Portfolio
Resume
Examples of your work, e.g.
Spreadsheets, Memos, Proposals,
Presentations
List of accomplishments
Letters of recommendation
Military service

16. Portfolio
Certificates, Degrees or Licenses
Transcripts and/or continuing
education classes
Volunteer activities
Thank you notes from
vendors/clients
Recognition photos or completed
team projects

17. Leave Something Behind?
Business cards?
Coat or Sweater?
Favorite coffee mug?
Family photos or mementos?
Umbrella?
Money?

18. Money Matters
Do not withdraw 401K funds
20% tax penalty if not 59.5 years old
above the regular tax.
Options to consider
Leaving it with the company vendor
Roll it over to an IRA
Budgeted before? If not, better learn!
Severance package, other income,
unemployment vs. monthly
expenses

19. McHenry County Workforce Network
McHenry County Workforce Network
Website
October Newsletter of Events & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
To sign up, request the professional directly by email
Resume Review, Mock Interview or LinkedIn Critique

20. Upcoming Events
McHenry County Workforce Network
500 Russel Court, Woodstock IL 60098
LinkedIn for Your Job Search
October 21, from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Start with a Resume and
Finish with an Interview
November 4, 2019 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
Fremont Public Library
1170 N Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
LinkedIn Basics and Best Practices
Monday October 21, 2019 from 7pm – 8:30pm

21. Success Stories
Jeff B. – Project Manager
Enhanced his LinkedIn profile after this workshop and got hired
Mary M. – Educator
Updated resume after Resume, CL & ATS workshop and got 9 interviews
Jeremy H. – IT Professional
Improved his profile after workshop & 1on1 critique to get found & hired
Stefanie S. – Pharmacy Technician
Prepared effectively after Winning Interview workshop and was hired
Nick C. – Retail Loss Prevention
Attended all workshops and incorporated learnings to get hired
Samantha B. – Senior Year College Student
Incorporated my recommendations, found on LinkedIn and offered job

22. Feel free to follow up
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Contact Info:
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
Podcast: http://tiny.cc/db7xdz