How To Find A Job After Multiple Layoffs
Written by rifqi on December 16th, 2009 in Careers.
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 job seekers are facing this reality on a daily basis.
Of course, the economy is very often to blame for this difficult situation. However, many employers are not very forgiving of this circumstance and often view it as a blemish on your record rather than a blemish of the economy. So how can you make light of your second layoff when applying for jobs? 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. You should consider looking to other areas if you’ve lost two or more jobs due to layoffs in the same town. You may need to consider looking at other states and cities to see if the job market’s improving or flourishing in another area.
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. Look for free courses on the Internet or in local career centers. Ideally, you want to do anything you can to make yourself more valuable to employers when you’re engaged in a job search. Your improved abilities will help a hiring manager ignore your layoffs.
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. Hiring managers will be carefully pouring over each word if they’re considering you for a job. 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. Think about starting a blog or general website focused on your industry, and send a link around to recruitment agencies. A newsletter geared towards employers might be another good way to build your reputation. You want to find unique ways to show your skills and not let employers consider your weaknesses.
Being laid off more than once can have a definite effect on your self-esteem. Keep a good attitude, and build on your skills, and you’ll eventually find a job that may be much better than the ones you’d had before.
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