Making Lemonade Out of Lemons Or how to cope with job loss is a presentation that will address job loss and how to work through it. It identifies the stages of job loss that everyone goes through. Suggestions for getting on track with your job search should better equip you to move forward. The presentation emphasizes developing a positive mental attitude. The last portion will be about networking and incorporating social media into your job search.

1. Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
January 12, 2022

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Career Coach Corner
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3. NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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4. http://www.illinoisworknet.com/

5. Introduction
MCWN Volunteer since 2010 & Contractor since 2018
Career Coach Corner Blogger, Podcaster & Presenter
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Session is interactive
Presentation will be available on SlideShare
Networking session followed by presentation
Share experiences, ask questions, seek advice, etc.
Poll for what topics in the future
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6. 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)
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7. 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.
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9. Visualize yourself in a positive light
Mentally prepare for situations
Muscle and mind memory
Laugh
How to be more confident
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10. Smile
Posture and Body Language
Speak confidently – slow it down
Goal setting & achievement
Do away with a bad habit
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11. 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
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12. Important Job Search Mentality
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13. Important Job Search Ingredients
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14. Motivators can empower you
Zig Zigler, W. Clement Stone, Vince Lombardi, Wayne
Dyer, Jack Canfield, Malcolm Gladwell,
Surround yourself with positive influencers
Avoid and eliminate the negative ones
Glass is half full
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15. Jack Canfield – Chicken Soup for the Soul
Two 5 minute videos and his YouTube Channel
Making A Decision
Importance of Persistence
Jack Canfield's YouTube Channel
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16. 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 5 Lessons to Live By 11:37
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19. Resume
Examples of your work, e.g. Spreadsheets,
Memos, Proposals, Presentations
List of accomplishments
Letters of recommendation
Military service
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20. Certificates, Degrees or Licenses
Transcripts and/or continuing education classes
Volunteer activities
Thank you notes from vendors/clients
Recognition photos or completed team project
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21. Business cards?
Coat or Sweater?
Favorite coffee mug?
Family photos or mementos?
Umbrella?
Money?
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22. Avoid withdrawing 401K funds
20% tax penalty if not 59.5 years old
Plus the regular income tax on deferred amount
Options to consider
Leaving it with the company vendor
Roll it over to an IRA
Budgeted before?
If not, better learn!
Severance package and other income
Unemployment vs. monthly expenses
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23. January Calendar of Events & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
To sign up, request the professional directly by email
Resume Review, Mock Interview or LinkedIn Critique
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24. LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday January 18, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday January 20, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
NTS Job Club - Using Social Media in Job Search
Wednesday February 9, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters & Applying Online
Wednesday February 14, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Guide to a Winning Interview
Wednesday February 16, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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25. Richard S. – Project Manager
Attended workshops and incorporated concepts to get hired
Samantha B. – Senior Year College Student
Incorporated my recommendations, found on LinkedIn and offered job
Liz F. – Graphic Design
Attended my workshops, reworked resume & LinkedIn and offered job
Nick C. – Retail Loss Prevention
Attended all workshops and incorporated learnings to get hired
Val M. – Retail Supply Chain
Incorporated my recommendations from workshops & 1 on 1
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26. Feel free to follow up or connect on LinkedIn
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/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin
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27. Whose job status was affected by Covid-19?
Who would like to share a target company?
Recent job applications?
Anyone have a prescreen phone call or
interview recently?
General Questions or comments
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