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LAID OFF? HOW LONG CAN YOU SURVIVE?
June 24th, 2002 - Sometimes, when we're unexpectedly laid-off it is hard to focus on what to do, or
where to begin. The first, and most important step is to assess your financial situation
to determine how long you can survive without a regular paycheck. Next, focus on
your job search. Here's a quick checklist to make sure you've covered all the bases.
- Ask your employer about severance pay and accrued vacation, sick and
overtime pay.
- Request information on continuing health and life insurance coverage.
- Ask about outplacement resources. You may be able to use a desk,
a phone and a computer.
- Request a reference letter for your files.
- Apply for state unemployment benefits. You may be able to file over
the phone.
- Put your resume on all the top career sites. (click
here)
- Send your resume to specialized recruiters. (click
here)
- Get going on your job search and consider it your full-time job!
When searching for a new job, it's important to work smart and cover a lot of
ground. Today's serious job seeker must take a multi-pronged approach to succeed. This should include networking, reading all the classifieds and searching
job listings on all the career sites daily.
It is also invaluable to send your resume to many targeted recruiters and post
your resume to all of the top career sites which are searched by over a million
hiring managers daily.
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