Tips For Getting A Job After Being Laid Off More Than Once
It’s hard to find a job when you’ve been laid off, but it’s even tougher when you’ve been laid off two or more times in succession. Unfortunately, many workers must deal with multiple layoffs and the inevitable job search that follows.
Of course, the economy is very often to blame for this difficult situation. The problem is that employers don’t see a layoff as a mistake of the economy, they tend to think that layoffs result from the mistakes or inadequacies of workers. How do you stop employers from pre-judging you due to layoffs? Here are a few tips to consider …
Think About Taking On New Prospects
Whether you consider taking on new training to enhance your skills or even moving to a new area, there’s something to be said about considering new prospects when the old ones have fizzled out. If you have lost more than one job in the same city, the job market for that city might be bad. Consider whether the job market might be better in another city or even another state.
However, if moving is not on your agenda, you might consider enrolling in some training courses for your field while you’re in between jobs. Local career centers are a good places to check for free courses, and you might look to the Internet as well. Improving your qualifications makes you a more valuable hire, and it’s imperative to carry out these improvements during a long job search. Even if you’ve had multiple layoffs, if you can show that you’ve got a developed set of skills and abilities, you’ll be very hireable.
Make Sure Your Resume is Spic and Span
When applying for jobs after having been laid off twice in a short period of time, you simply cannot afford to have any blemishes on your documentation, including your resume. Even when employers are fully aware that the bad economy caused your layoffs, they’ll search for problems with your resume that might indicate why you were laid off, especially if the company you used to work for is still in business.
So as you write your resume, make sure to check for grammar, spelling and even font consistency. Get a few friends to check your resume over for mistakes and errors. Your potential employers will be reading into absolutely everything. Don’t give employers ammunition by submitting a resume with glaring errors.
Consider Innovative Marketing Techniques
Being laid off more than once sometimes requires that you work ahead of the curve when applying for jobs. You might start a blog based on careers or other elements of your industry–send the link around and make sure recruitment agents are aware of it. Consider starting a newsletter that you might be able to use to woo potential employers. Making this type of attempt can guide employers in the direction of being more interested in what you offer than what you’re lacking.
Being laid off more than once can have a definite effect on your self-esteem. It’s important to stay positive and keep working at your job search, and you’ll eventually find a great position.
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