5 ways to deal with being fired and move on and succeed

5 ways to deal with being fired and move on and succeed5 ways to deal with being fired and move on and succeedHistory is filled with trailblazers who were fired - often publicly - before finding success in their chosen field.Steve Jobswas a wealthy, global celebrity when he was forced out of the billion-dollar company he had sacrificed everything to build.Oprahwas fired from a reporter role early in zu sich career, which led her to a more junior role.Walt Disneyhad a similar story, being fired from the Kansas City star for lack of imagination and no good ideas.We read these stories, andso many more like them, and hope the best is likely yet to come. But finding out you are being forced out of your job is difficult, no matter how many inspirational stories you hear.How to Process Losing Your JobHearing the words, Youre fired, or We have to let you go, can be devastating.Its not easy, but as you walk down the hallway with a cardboard box containing your never-used stapler and mug ful l of pens youre entitled to, keep your chin literally and figuratively high.Its natural to feel a sense of loss, lack of control, anger, fear, and devastation. Take the time and space to process these complicated emotions so that they dont come back to haunt you. Feel sorry for yourself let it out. Your routine has been interrupted, your relationship with former colleagues changed. Its a lot to take in, give yourself a break.But, once youve taken time to process your emotions, focus on what you are going to do next and how you are going to find your next job. Continuing to sulk, remain angry, or dwell on the unfortunate situation wont help you change what has happened.Ways to Bounce Back When You Get FiredHere are a few ways you can move forward and get your career back on track1. Try to figure out what went wrongIts likely you werent made privy to the precise reasons your employment was terminated, but try to evaluate and understand as much as you can.Think about theperformance dis cussionsyou had while in your role - what were your shortcomings? What were you praised for doing well? How can you improve? If you have trustworthy former colleagues, ask them for their input.Nows the time to gather as much candid feedback as possible to improve your performance moving forward.2. Think about what you want your next move to beYoull likely be in a hurry to secure another job and get back to a normal routine, but you shouldnt blindly commit to your next position. Its important you first consider everything you want and need out of yourcareer.Perhaps the path you were on wasnt the right one its OK to use this detour to take a different direction.3. Make a plan of actionOnce youve decided what you want your next move to be, its time to get back in thejob search.Before getting in touch with anyone or sending anything their way, make aya your resume, social media profiles, and other personal branding pieces - your portfolio website, for example - are up-to-date.Start b y letting people in your network know youre looking for a new job, and work on broadening that network. Ask your connections to put you in touch with anyone that can help, go to networking events, or join alumni associations.4. Create a list of referencesBefore you start applying for any new positions, contact your former managers and colleagues and ask if they would be willing to talk with potential employers about some of what you accomplished while working with them. Depending on the circumstances, you can reach out to the employer you were forced to leave.Whats most important is that you choose references who can vouch for yourpositive performance.5. Spend your time outside of the office wiselyIt might take a little while for you to fully be back in the drivers seat, so make sure you spend that gap period wisely.Freelancing, volunteering, continuing education, new certifications, or taking time to build your skills show a potential new employer you didnt let this time go to wast e.Help is available if you need to talk through the job lossGetting fired isnt easy. Even if you were struggling in the position or not satisfied, losing your job can feel like a personal failure. After all, so much of your identity is tied to what you do for a living.If you feel a storm of emotions after being involuntarily forced out of your job, consider talking to a therapist. A licensed professional can assist in processing the loss and help you approach your job search in a healthy way working through issues you might have had at your last job and ensuring those issues dont arise in the future.This article was originally published on Talkspace.