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Thursday, March 19, 2009

What to Do If You Get Laid Off

What to do if you get laid off, it is a question on many peoples minds now adays and here are some steps that might help you deal with the situation:

1. Keep you cool - Don't freak out, there is nothing you can do to make it better.
2. Get Contact Info - Getting a new job is all about the contacts that you have in your industry.
3. Break the News - Trying to hide the fact that you lost your job is only going to add more stress on your and make matters worse. Your family and friends are there to support you, use them.
4. File for Unemployment - You may not think you need the benefits but they are there for a reason, use them.
5. Check for Other jobs at the same company - many people overlook this step. Just because your department is down sizing does not mean every department is downsizing, give it a try it can't hurt.
6. Update your resume.
7. Start applying for jobs - get your resume out there.
8. Talk to temp agencys - Money is money and it will give you the flexibilit to go on interviews for a full time position.
9. Try to find odd jobs that can bring in a little bit of extra money

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