Comments on: How to be Laid Off Gracefully [Job Searching]

By: Employment: fun for you and me « Color of Happiness

Employment: fun for you and me « Color of Happiness — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:59:17 +0000

[...] looking to hire people like you. So, do not lose heart! Also, I will still keep posting thoughts on job searching [...]

By: Jonathon

Jonathon — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:58:03 +0000

When I got laid off for the first time, I was not a happy camper. But the overall theme in this post is to control yourself. Keep your cool by always being prepared. Know your value, and make sure others know it. Always be aware of, and prepared for other opportunities, especially in your company. Stay in close touch with professional community; don’t wait until you need a friend.

You are a talented worker. You are smart. Act the way. Go after the jobs that are right for you. Lead with demonstration of your value, and focus on employers who can profit from your work.

By: gettingfired

gettingfired — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:31:06 +0000

Hi Suslane — nicely said. The only thing I’d add is to ensure you have a safe place, with people you trust, to yell and cry. No, you don’t want to do it while your pink slip is still fluttering in your hand. But once you leave the premises, it’s critical to be able to feel what you’re feeling. It’s big.

Thanks,
ffn
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