If you've just been laid off or let go from a long-term job, your job hunting skills are probably a little rusty. Nancy Collamer, author and founder of LayoffSurvivalGuide.com, says your sense of who you are can vanish.
In-- in the course of a few minutes, you lose your identity and that's the way a lot of people take it.
Good Housekeeping recommends taking some time off to process what's happened to you.
It is so important to cry, to vent, to fantasize about revenge if need be.
When you're ready to start pitching for new work, make sure you use the right words when talking to potential employers.
What's important to say is that due to the economy, your company made some cuts and you were one of the people who lost your job. Don't say, "I was fired" because that implies that you did something wrong.
And, finally, keeping a regular routine provides structure to get you up and through the day.
Even if you're not going to the office, go ahead, get that cup of coffee and sit down and start your job hunt, but do stick to a regular schedule.
I'm Terry Anzur for Good Housekeeping reports.