Once you are done with accepting and dealing with the layoff in the initial phases it is time to plan on how to make the most and best of this period.
Some recent articles also suggest that people who are unemployed are finding hard to get into a job and are out of work for a longer period.
Since it is harder to find a job right now, what would you like to do in this period?
Of the various options before you, how about:
Do you have some extra time at your hands these days? Make the best of your time; plan your day accordingly during the layoff period. Assume you are on a project; every well executed project works on a well laid off plan. Plan your job search smartly; the more conscientious you are now, the faster you shall see the results. Review some of the suggestions below and see how you can divide your time to these activities resourcefully to quicken your steps towards your goals.
Sprucing up your resume is not about updating in the usual way as you have done before; it pays to look at your resume in a new light, it is time to completely refresh your resume. Focus your resume not for mass sending to the job boards and advertised jobs but focus on a few that you really want to pursue. Research each potential employer carefully, what is the required job description and how you can tailor your resume to suit their particular needs. Prepare a customized resume not a standard one that caters to all. Take time and consult your career coach or counselor in preparing an above average resume, in a tough job market you have to market yourself much more intensely than what you would do in a strong economy with a robust job market growth.
If you feel your mind and body needs a rest, then why not go on a short (or long) vacation with your family to unwind and relax and rejuvenate to get back in the rat race. (Obviously depends on various things – your present financial standing, your state of mind and your severance package!). How about a trip to Las Vegas (but of course, if you are in US), if you are good at gambling (whatever that means) and hit a jackpot perhaps you don’t even have to bother about looking for a job thereafter. But before you dip into your savings for that vacation, note this good advice on the CNN.com article: But those who are unemployed more than six months lose unemployment insurance benefits and are more likely to deplete savings to the point where they are forced to cut back on spending.
четверг, 18 февраля 2010 г.
Things To Do After A Layoff
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