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Tips for Tough Times
Bob Weinstein is a journalist who covers technology, project management, the workplace and career development.
No matter what the circumstances, getting laid off is a horrible--often terrifying--experience. Not only does it create financial hardship, but it also takes a severe emotional toll. Most layoffs happen because organizations have suffered crippling losses. Even though those were not the fault of the laid-off workers, many question why they lost their jobs and others remained.
The harsh reality is that they have to start over, and launching a job-hunting campaign is initially a difficult and exhausting experience. Not only must job hunters update their resumes, but they must present a positive and upbeat image, which is not easy to pull off--especially if their finances are uncomfortably low. Normal feelings of depression and despondency must be kept in check, because nothing is more repugnant to potential employers than desperation, according to Mark Jaffe, president of Minneapolis search firm Wyatt & Jaffe.
If laid-off workers hope to get called back for a second and third interview, they must radiate cool composure. And it starts with a confident mind-set. To help snare interviews and turn in job-capturing performances, consider these helpful tips:
Craft a job-hunting plan and stick to it. It’s very easy to slack off when there is no job to report to. There are no schedules, order or system to the day. An important job-hunting …
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