What NOT to do when you suddenly lose your job.

1) Use part of your severance pay for (re) training.

2) Pay a resume service to do your resume.

3) Apply for numerous jobs online and followup with emails demanding an interview.

4) Not contact anyone you know about your job search because you are too embarrassed.

5) Not immediately cut back living expenses, take stock of financial situation and make aggressive changes.

6) Apply for jobs you are not qualified for or truly interested in.

7) Not maintain contact with any of the other people might have been fired or laid off the same time you were.

8) Not contact any mentors, personal coaches or advisors who might have guided you in the past.

9) Not start any sort of second income endeavor whether it be a part-time job or consulting.

10) Let your pride, fear, ignorance and stupidity get in the way of success.

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