Originally published Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:30 AM
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On the money: Tips for the suddenly unemployed
McClatchy-Tribune News Service
While the economy has shown signs of slowing coming back, 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 good insights and answers. Here are a few sites with information about how to survive a layoff:
• Best-job-interview.comwww.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
unemploymenthandbook.com/ Covers actions to take after a layoff, including filing for unemployment and cutting monthly expenses.
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