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10 Steps to Survive a Layoff, Job Search, and Network Smarter
Lindsay K. Saunders
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EVOLUTION OF A TPC COMMUNICATOR
Technical & Professional Communications, M.A.
Before Comms Graduate Studies
• Copyediting • Technical Editing
& Design • Public Interest &
Grant Writing • UX • Document
Design • Research Design • Technical Writing • Magazine Intern
Comms World
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1: So You Get Laid Off…
Before January 3, 2016? Search for work on two separate days with 2 potential employers.
New law regarding work search?
Claimants required to contact 5 potential employers during the week, but it doesn’t have to be on separate days.
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1. Employer’s name;
2. Job title of position;
3. URL or address of website, e-mail address or facsimile number, telephone number, or location of contact;
4. Date of submission or contact; and
5. Name & job title of person contacted or met or confirmation number or e-mail.
1: Document for Layoff
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Do what you have to do. Really.
Well, except illegal stuff, if so that didn’t come from me…
NC unemployment review?
A little background on that.
Freelance? Serving? Contract work?
1: Layoff Ultimate Survival
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Loved ones?
Coworkers?
Mentors?
Networking contacts?
Recruiters?
Publicize?
Keep it Quiet?
2: Share News: Job Search!
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3: Reflect on Why?
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Passion
What makes you happy?
Pause
Reason for change?
Purpose
Which jobs are right for you?
4: Update Online Presence
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Develop Your Own Persona Be consistent
4: Online Comms: Email & Site
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Your Email, example: [email protected] is good, but [email protected] is NOT.
WITH a signature in there.
Have a basic landing page website. My start: http://lindsayksaunders.wixsite.com/communications
Position Yourself as a Thought Leader: http://lindsayksaunders.com/blog/
Develop insights for your resume
Research companies of interest
Consider jobs you’re interested in
Need more school?
Establish realistic salary expectations
5: Assess the Job Market
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Forbes
Liz Ryan, CEO of Human Workplace
LinkedIn Pulse Articles
The Muse
Triangle Biz Journal
5: Assess Based on Insights
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Update it
Redesign it
SEO it
Have it reviewed
By MORE than one person…
6: Redesign Your Resume
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Pinterest Resume Design & Layouts: https://www.pinterest.com/dioncorreia/resume-design-layouts/
The 41 Best Resume Templates Ever: https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-41-best-resume-templates-ever
Buzzfeed 27 Beautiful Resume Designs: https://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/impeccably-designed-resumes?utm_term=.kr4w3yvDO#.ms61DQao3
6: Resume Links
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6: Resume Design Ideas
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Application Log
#
Date
Company
Address
Phone Number
Job Title
Job ID
Date Position Closes
Source/Referral
Status
Follow-Up Date
Link
7: Create a Search Spreadsheet
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Jobs to Apply For
Title
Company
Link
Source
Secondary Link
Requirements
An Integrated Routine
Productivity
Goals
Schedule
Change in scenery
Balance
Stress?
Benchmarks
8: Make a New Routine
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Quality over quantity
Is 10 jobs apps a day a good idea?
9: Productive Results
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Let job sites & listservs work for you.
CareerBuilder
Monster
Indeed
Social Media
9: Productive Results
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Be a part of a group
Doesn’t have to be a Networking Group
Volunteer organization – find your cause
10. Networking: Be Active
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If you never ask, you…never have a chance.
Play poker: applications, events, and meetings.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Keep asking until you get a No!
10. Networking: ASK
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Having a coffee, grabbing lunch, or getting a drink
Informational Interviews
Feedback phone calls
Build long-term relationships Follow-up
Connect on social
Check-in
Give them updates
Ensure genuine connections Be a resource
Listen
Trust your gut
10. Networking: Small-Scale
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Uncomfortable? Set a goal.
Mine: Say hello to familiar faces. Introduce myself to 3 new people and learn about them. Then Leave OR Stay for the presentation, if there is one.
There is no magic wand to make it easier.
10. Networking Events
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10. Networking
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You definitely don’t have to wait until you have the letters “CEO” by your name to be a mentor. Take initiative to be a leader and share your knowledge.
10. Networking: Mentor
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What Did I Miss?
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