How to Handle a Lay-Off
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: An hour or longer
Here's How:
- Visit or call your state unemployment office
- Ask your current employer about severance pay, accrued vacation and sick pay
- Request information on continuance of health and life insurance benefits
- Ask about outplacement resources
- Request a reference letter for your files
- Use community resources for internet access and for access to software and printers to produce your resume
- Research and determine career options
Tips:
- Don't be proud - you're entitled to the benefits you'll receive
- Use this time as as opportunity to reassess your career goals
