It is obviously often easier to transition to another job in the same industry, but the process of conducting assessment has prepared you for more. The next opportunity should be one that reflects what you have learned about yourself and the emotional growth that has occurred as a result of learning how to manage the roller coaster ride. The loss of a job can precipitate a new professional identity if you take the time to honor the feelings associated with the various stages identified above. If you follow the recommended action steps, your new sense of self will emerge, confident and well prepared, to interview for the next opportunity with an eye on the future as well as the present. Ask our Web Career Expert questions .
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