Top 5 Tips To Find A New Job After Being Laid Off

Layoffs have increased in recent months. The large-scale workforce reductions have taken a toll on employees’ mental health. Various companies have fired workers in major cost-cutting measures. Sometimes, employees struggle to find a new job after being laid off. 

Do you want to get a new job? In this article, let’s discuss the top 5 tips to find a new job after being laid off. 

Top 5 Tips To Find A New Job After Being Laid Off

Update your resume

After being laid off, you need to relax and look at your resume. Update your resume with your skills, achievements, and experiences. You need to include your last job in the employment section. The resume must be clean and modern. Calibri, Garamond, Lato, or Verdana font sizes are preferred by employers. Make sure the resume contains your name, profession, phone number, email, and social media presence.

Networking

Amid the layoff tsunami, networking is very important for every employee. You need to connect with professionals to let them know you are in the labor market. Reach out to former colleagues and contacts. Develop connections with people in the similar field. You can also go to networking or business events to connect with professionals.

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Explore company websites

You can look for new jobs on companies’ websites. Visit the career pages of the companies you are interested in to get the job. You can also explore LinkedIn pages of companies. Fill out your details along with your updated resume to get the job.

Career coaching

Career coaching is important for every employee. A career coach will guide you in your professional journey. He will help you identify your values, interests, and strengths. He will help you navigate the job market effectively. After being laid off, this step is crucial for employees.

Apply, Apply, Apply

Once you are ready to look for a new job, apply everywhere. It is important to remember that no matter how well-qualified you are, there are ten more people more qualified than you working in the same field. Keep sending your resume to different companies.

This is the list of the top 5 tips to find a new job after being laid off. 

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With over more than 6 years of writing obituaries for the local paper, Senior Reporter has a uniquely strong voice that shines through in his newest collection of essays and articles, which explores the importance we place on the legacy.

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