Top Things To Do When You’re Laid Off
As the economic downturn continues the effect is obvious: thousands of Information Technology jobs have been lost with more downsizing expected as the new year progresses. As IT professionals we are all worried about the impact a possible job loss will have on our families, our careers and our futures.
There are several steps you should be taking, whether or not you are worried about the status of your employment, to prepare for the eventuality of a job loss.
10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job
1. Negotiate for that severance package!
2. Figure in your unemployment benefits.
3. Polish your resume.
4. Work your network.
5. Leverage online job resources.
6. Conserve your emergency fund?
7. Diversify.
8. Seek support.
9. Don’t give up.
10. Think outside the box.
via thedigeratilife
5 Things You Should Do Before the Loss of Your IT Job
1. Have an updated resume prepared.
2. Collect new quality references and verify existing references.
3. Reconnect with technical recruiters and contract firms.
4. Build your personal network.
5. Build bridges and mend fences.
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What To Do When You’re Laid Off
Planning Ahead For A Rainy Day
- Stopped spending more than we make
- Stopped using credit cards
- Set up a zero based budget
- Saved $1000 emergency fund
- Paid off all debts except our mortgage
- Started saving 3-6 months of expenses
- Put 401k on hold to stash even more cash just in case