How To Handle a Lay-off

Here's How:

1. Visit or call your state unemployment office
2. Ask your current employer about severance pay, accrued vacation and sick pay
3. Request information on continuance of health and life insurance benefits
4. Ask about outplacement resources 
5. Request a reference letter for your files
6. Use community resources for internet access and for access to software and printers to produce your resume
7. Research and determine career options

Tips:

1. Don't be proud - you're entitled to the benefits you'll receive
2. Use this time as as opportunity to reassess your career goals