U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE

Managing Job Transitions Effectively

From time to time, we all face situations that can seem overwhelming. Dealing with changes in one's professional lives, whether you are facing the loss of a job or are in the midst of a job transition, can be a difficult process, particularly if one is trying to manage through it on one's own. These changes and transitions in our lives can stir up a myriad of emotions and concerns, and while this can be a stressful time, it can also be a time when you are able to create new opportunities and positive experiences for yourself. To begin this process, however, and move ahead, we often need to know how to explore our options and where to find the resources that will support our efforts.

The staff of the Office of Employee Assistance are available to assist you through that process. The OEA Fact Sheet gives you specific information about the general services available to any employee of the House. We also offer specific supportive services, or a referral option, to employees who are undergoing the termination of their employment with the House and transitioning into new opportunities.

The employee assistance staff can provide assistance to you individually or can meet with small groups of employees to discuss and help with the following issues:

• Taking care of oneself physically and emotionally through the transition;
• Personal assessment and review of one's options;
• Developing a plan to begin one's job search or ease one's transition;
• Ongoing strategic planning and support through the Transition Support Group

While there are often no easy or immediate solutions to the loss of one's job, it can be less stressful and burdensome if we know what resources are available to us and how to contact them.

Now, and throughout your transition process, we ask that you consider the services available to you through the Office of Employee Assistance. While we cannot place you in a new position or find another job for you, we can assist you with many of the necessary parts of putting a successful job campaign together.

We invite your inquiries and encourage you to consider us as a resource to you through this process. Give us a call at (202) 225-2400 to request additional information on our operation, our transition services, or to set up an appointment to meet with an employee assistance counselor.

We wish you the best through this process and offer our support and assistance as you make this transition.

OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE, H2-172 Ford House Office Building (202) 225-2400