Saturday, November 14, 2009

Dealing With a Layoff

Woman working from home on her laptop

Getting laid off is always tough. These days, layoffs are a sad reality for many people. But you can get through it. We’ve put together a list of suggestions to help you deal with a layoff.

If you haven’t been laid off yet, but fear it might be coming:

  • Make yourself as valuable as you possibly can, whether it’s for your current employer or your next one. Learn as much as you can about your job field and take advantage of any free training available to you at your current job.
  • Prepare a budget. Now is a good time to make sure that you are using your money wisely and saving as much as you can.
  • Network. Now is also a good time to brush up on your networking skills. Keep in contact with those most likely to help you should you lose your job.
  • Brush up on your job hunting skills. Update your resume, take a look at job search websites, visit local job fairs etc. Be prepared to jump right into a hunt for a new job. 
If you have already been laid off: 




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