Bounce Back From That Job Loss with the CVI

At the heart of the CVI are four core value energies:

• Builder (Power): Focused on getting results, taking decisive action, and making things happen.
• Merchant (Love): Driven by building relationships, inspiring others, and seeing the potential in people.
• Innovator (Wisdom): Natural problem solvers who enjoy finding better ways and designing creative solutions.
• Banker (Knowledge): Detail-oriented and methodical, grounded in logic, data, and organization.

Each person has a unique mix of these four energies. Your CVI profile shows the ratio of these values within you — not who you ought to be, but who you already are, innately and permanently. This profile becomes your compass when external circumstances, like job loss, throw life off course.

Emotional Impact of Job Loss: A Silent Struggle

Losing a job doesn't just affect your paycheck; it impacts your identity, routine, confidence, and sense of purpose. Some common emotional struggles include:

• Grief and confusion over what's been lost
• Anxiety about the future
• Isolation from coworkers and structure
• Shame or perceived failure
• Depression or emotional fatigue

It's during these emotionally volatile moments that knowing your CVI core values can act as a stabilizing anchor.

5 Ways to Use Your CVI Results for Emotional Coping

1. Reconnect with Your Innate Self

When you feel lost, your CVI reminds you of who you are beneath the circumstances. For instance, if you're a Builder, taking proactive steps—even small ones—can help you feel in control again. Merchants, on the other hand, may find relief in connecting with others to talk through feelings and find hope.

2. Shift From Reaction to Contribution

Every decision based on fear is a wrong decision.

The CVI helps you recognize when you're reacting out of fear instead of responding from your core energy. In the book Choices, author Lynn Taylor reminds us, "Every decision based on fear is a wrong decision". When you make choices from your core strengths, you feel more aligned and less defeated.

3. Name and Accept Emotions Without Shame

Understanding that your core value energies influence your emotional responses helps you normalize what you're feeling. An Innovator might become overly analytical under stress; a Merchant might feel disoriented without daily connection. Recognizing these patterns makes them easier to manage.

4. Use Your Core Values Energy to Build Daily Structure

A Banker might cope best by creating a detailed schedule or organizing finances. A Merchant might need daily social connection. Builders often regain stability by taking on short-term projects. Innovators might benefit from problem-solving tasks or journaling ideas. Knowing your CVI can help you craft emotionally nourishing routines.

5. Leverage CVI Language for Support

Sharing your CVI profile with a coach, counselor, or loved one gives them insight into your emotional needs. It can also help them provide more targeted encouragement based on how you process loss and transition.

5 Ways to Use Your CVI Profile to Improve Job Search Success

1. Target Roles That Align With Your Core Contribution

Builders thrive in action-oriented roles with clear outcomes. Merchants flourish where people and vision matter. Innovators need variety, challenge, and autonomy. Bankers need structure, data, and detail. Matching your next job to your CVI increases your odds of lasting fulfillment.

2. Craft Your Resume and Cover Letter With CVI Insight

Emphasize strengths related to your core value energies. For instance, an Innovator might highlight how they've streamlined a process. A Banker could spotlight attention to detail and reliability. Use your CVI language to tell an authentic story about what you do best.

3. Improve Interview Confidence

Knowing your top two value energies (for example, Innovator/Merchant) gives you language to explain what makes you valuable. It also grounds you in a sense of identity when nerves hit — you aren't "unemployed"; you're a problem solver or a connector or a doer, ready for your next great fit.

4. Refine Your Networking Strategy

Merchants may naturally build new connections with ease, while Bankers may need a structured approach. Innovators might spark curiosity with creative pitches, and Builders can create traction by setting concrete goals. Your CVI can guide how you reach out for opportunities that matter.

5. Avoid Misfit Roles That Drain Your Energy

Sometimes the temptation is to take "any" job out of fear. But a mismatch can prolong dissatisfaction or set you up for repeat burnout. Using your CVI to filter out roles that don't align with your innate wiring protects your energy and builds long-term career health.

From Setback to Strategy

Job loss is painful, but it doesn't have to define you. The Core Values Index offers a mirror — not to who you were in your last role, but to who you've always been at your core. And from that place, healing, reimagining, and rebuilding become not only possible but purposeful.

Take heart. You are more than your resume.

With clarity about your core values and intentional use of your innate gifts, the next chapter can be even more fulfilling than the last.

Ready to discover your CVI and begin your next chapter with clarity? Visit erep.com/core-values-index/ to take the assessment and explore the tools that will empower your personal and professional growth.

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