Lay off Survival Advice

Is a Lay-Off the Right Time to Start a Business?

January 3rd, 2010

In this economy, with unemployment approaching historically high levels, many people are choosing to try their hand at running their own business. Sometimes this decision comes because they are unable to find a job, and other times it is something the person has want..Full story

How to Survive a Lay Off?

October 27th, 2009

Surviving a lay off can be scary and tough, but it is possible. Knowing how to survive a lay off is a matter of knowing where to cut expenses while conserving..Full story

Why Do Companies Lay Off Workers?

October 21st, 2009

Why do companies lay off workers? When times get tough, it’s often hard to see the logic in downsizing decisions, but most companies do have a set strategy in place. Understanding why companies lay off certain workers and not others can sometimes help you to head o..Full story

Lay Off Survival: Leaving Your Job Gracefully

September 3rd, 2009

Check out this video where Mary Abbayjay tells you how to leave your job gracefully.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK28hlbZ7kI

Once you’ve watched the video, ..Full story

Steps to a Success After a Lay Off

August 2nd, 2009

Auto manufacturers just laid off 250,000 workers. Other industries are downsizing because people are not buying products at the rate they used to buy. Our economy is in turmoil. If you are one of the 6.5% of people looking for a job, it is difficult not to see yourse..Full story

How to Rebrand Yourself after a Lay Off

July 21st, 2009

Losing your job isn’t easy for anyone. In the current economy, it’s even harder when you have been laid off as there are so many people competing for the same jobs.

Most people go straight into stress mode and wonder where the next job is going to ..Full story

Four Tips to Survive a Lay Off in a Tight Job Market

July 12th, 2009
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You’ve just lost your job, what do you do next. Follow these four tips to gve yourself and edge in a challenging job market.

Brainstorm job possibilities. A list of strengths and aptitudes can usually be applied to more than one kind of ..Full story

3 Strategies to Manage a Lay off

July 2nd, 2009

The first 3 steps to follow after a lay-off.

“Know yourself.” Make use of aptitude tests and personality assessments to discover you career strengths, your abilities, and your ideal environment. Trying to cram yourself into a preset mold o..Full story