Lynda - Recovering from a Layoff

Size: 445 MB | Duration: 0h 59m | Video: AVC (.mp4) 1280x720 30fps | Audio: AAC 48KHz 2ch

Genre: eLearning | Level: Appropriate for all | Language: English

Learn how to recover quickly from a layoff and find employment again. Brie Reynolds begins with the first steps to take after a layoff, including making a structured recovery plan. Then she covers topics such as filling the gap in your resume, networking after a layoff, searching and applying for jobs, and interviewing for a job after you've been laid off. By the end of this course, you'll be able to develop a personalized action plan that includes adding new experiences to your resume, strategically using your professional network, pinpointing the best open jobs, and tackling difficult interview questions with confidence.

Topics include:

* Dealing with job loss

* Taking classes and building skills

* Volunteering to fill resume gaps

* Searching and applying for jobs

* Writing a better resume and cover letter

* Interviewing for your first job after a layoff