As the national economy slowly recovers, jobs are lagging badly. People who have lost their jobs over the past year are still having a difficult time finding new employment. The McClatchy-Tribune News Service recently ran an article with tips for the unemployed. In the article was a list of Web sites that seem helpful.
The threat of job loss continues to remain foremost in the minds of many workers. What steps should a person take once the dreaded pink slip arrives? Several Web sites have several good insights and answers. Here are a few sites with information about how to survive a layoff:
BEST-JOB-INTERVIEW.COM
www.best-job-interview.com/lay-off-tips.html
- Discusses coping with the emotional toll of a layoff, taking stock of career goals and networking for a new job.
LAYOFF SURVIVAL TIPS
lay-off-survival-tips.com/2009/10/27/how-to-survive-a-lay-off/
- Offers five key steps for adjusting to a job-loss situation.
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING
www.nfcc.org/FinancialEducation/consumertips/consumertips_21.cfm
- Features a useful list of steps to take after a layoff.
QUINTESSENTIAL CAREERS
www.quintcareers.com/layoff_action_steps.html
- Provide good insights on taking action to prepare for a layoff, and after it occurs.
THE UNEMPLOYMENT HANDBOOK
- Covers actions to take after a layoff, including filing for unemployment and cutting monthly expenses.