| Home | Articles | Archive | Links |


Job Layoffs What Can You Do



J


ob layoffs? What can you        such a disaster strikes? Is there 
do to survive a job layoff      a silver lining in this cloud or  
in this time and age? It        is there light at the end of the  
used to be that if you did your       tunnel? First and foremost no not 
job acceptably, kept dancing when     badmouth or malign your           
the boss was watching you are         employer’s reputation. By         
fine and had a job for life so to     behaving negatively in terms of   
speak. Not any more. You can wake     your employer and their           
up one day and find out that          reputation you are only demeaning 
either your firm has been bought      yourself and putting yourself in  
up in some merger or                  a bad light. If your employer has 
reorganization, or find out that      a poor reputation the word has    
the factory or operation that you     spread or will soon spread. There 
have been employed in has been        are several factors here. First   
outsourced half way around the        of all, by having previous        
world to someone you do not know      employment you have name          
or blame and as well perhaps does     recognition when it comes to      
not even speak your language.         applying for other employment.    
                                      This is why firms such as the car 
The joke used to be asked “What       rental company “Avis” worked to   
is the difference between a           plaster its name across the land. 
recession and a depression?” The                                        
answer was that a recession was       Having name recognition, in your  
when your neighbor lost his or        case when a prospective           
her job. A depression is when you     interviewer is scanning a stack   
yourself lose your job,               of applications deciding which    
employment and major source of        ones to pick out, to give an      
income.                               interview to, is the major part   
                                      of the first battle. Remember the 
Nevertheless what can you do when     whole point of creating a resume  



and cover letter to apply for job                                       
positions – is to obtain that         Networking is usually the key to  
first interview and this joining      a successful job employment       
the interview and hiring process.     search and will put you in good   
If you do not have a ticket, then     stead. Most jobs it seems         
you cannot win the lottery. Name      nowadays are filled from within.  
recognition of your previous          Do your utmost best to establish  
employer can be a very useful and     and nourish a network of          
powerful tool in your pocket. If      employment within your current    
the next employer recognizes the      industry or industry of choice.   
previous firm’s name and it to        Get the word out on the grapevine 
your benefit, why spoil a good        that you are looking for work.    
thing by badmouthing your             Who knows the people who help you 
previous employer. The                today, may be in a similar        
interviewer may not know these        position down the line?           
facts or perceptions at all, so                                         
why inform them. In addition          It never hurts to be owed a favor 
employers generally want first        by someone, in a position to be   
and foremost to hire “team            of help to you. Ask each person   
players” with a positive attitude     that you speak to refer you       
.Why ruin their perceptions of        someone else who can help you to  
yourself and the end the whole        build your network. It’s an old   
chance of being hired. Lastly you     age that serendipity often comes  
will need a good reference from       into play for those who are out   
your previous employer, if you        there looking. As well it should  
are to stand any chance in the        be recognized that in the end     
interview and hiring process. Why     “You Never Know Who can help      
burn your bridges and bite off        you.”                             
your nose to spite your face so                                         
to speak.                             Lastly if should be recognized    



that the old mindset was that you     former employee of a firm that    
were of most valuable to an           has recently “outsourced”, this   
employer if you were working          supposition is not always true or 
presently. The thought pattern        relevant. Many prospective        
was that since someone else was       employees view experienced        
employing and paying you then you     applicants to their catchment as  
must be a valuable employee and a     a bonus and as wonderful assets   
catch to hire. In our current         to their organization, its        
economic climate, where anyone        strengths and experience and most 
can be laid or reduced to a           importantly to profitability.     




About the Author:

Alberta Oilsands Job Shop - Get Your Boss Fired - Winnipeg Job Shop.


Published At: www.Isnare.com


...Archive >>
- Jobs Misc
Job Layoffs What Can You Do
Are You Subject To A Pre Employment...
Hey Contractors Take Control...
Housekeeper
Don t Worry Be Happy At Work
Job Promotion Feasible Or Impossible...
Why Choose Nursing
The Professional Private...
Motivational Speaker
The Importance Of Employment History...
An Elevator Speech Can Help You Land...
Ways To Make Quick Cash
Most Common Questions Asked By...
Landing A Video Game Testing Job
- CV And Letters
Resume Makeover Tips Some Simply...
Cover Letter Don t Sweat It
Expanding Your Resume The Curriculum...
How To Structure A Good CV To Get...
The Importance Of Keeping Your...
Secrets Of Your Perfect CV Or Resume...
The Advantages Of Using A Resume...
7 Tips On How To Make A Good Resume
Top 10 CV Tips To Help You Secure...
Resumes Online Are Like Hitting...
- Dream Job
Jewelry Jobs How To Start Your Dream...
- Interviews
What To Wear For A Job Interview
10 Reasons You Are Not Getting...
Interview Nerves Can Be A Deterrent
How To Be Successful At Interviews
What To Do After The Job Interview
Chemistry Is King When It Comes...
- Freelance -
Online Jobs At Home
Shifting Your Mind To Make Money...
- Job Search -
What Is A Headhunter
Probloggers And Blogging Jobs...
Job Hunting The Internet May Be Your...
Getting The Most Out Of Work...
Finding The Ideal Graduate Training...
Searching For Executive Jobs Or...
- Recruitment
Recruiting Dyslexics
What Is An Executive Recruiter
Physician Jobs

 

      
Recent Articles
  • Affiliate Marketing Commissions-Make a Stable Income Now!

    Most people do not realize that affiliate marketing commissions can earn you a stable income working from right in the comfort of your own home I am currently earning $15,000 a month just through commissions off of other people’s products My secret...

  • Internet Advertising Marketing-Discover the Secrets to Making Money Online

    Internet advertising marketing is a great way to make a stable income online Internet marketing business ideas are plentiful out on the internet and finding the right idea online can make you a killing When your first starting out making money online and do not have a lot of money to invest, I suggest starting with affiliate marketing...

  • Free Make Money Online Affiliate Marketing Program-Earn A Stable Income Today!

    Free make money online affiliate marketing program is a great way to earn a stable income working from home today Many niche affiliate marketing sites allow you to promote their products in order to earn commission on each sale When looking for a product to promote as an affiliate product, you want to choose one that offers no LESS than 60% commission...

  • Earning Money as an Affiliate Marketer

    How Much Do You Want To Earn This Year...

  • Internet Based Jobs-Find a Top Job on the Internet Today!

    Everywhere you turn on the internet there are job offers for internet based jobs Now, are internet jobs better than jobs where you have to travel and work for a large corporation at a specific location Well, from home internet job legitimate work is REAL and not a scam if you find the right company to work for...

    Copyright (c) 2008 Isnare.com. All rights reserved.

  • Google
     
    Web www.joblooks.com
    Job Layoffs What Can You Do