Job search tips

Getting back to work

According to a Richmond Times-Dispatch article, you shouldn’t use your severance time as a time to take a break. “Some people make the mistake of saying, ‘Everybody’s going to be looking right away so I’ll wait until the end. I’ll take advantage of this time off,‘“ said Jane Snead, branch manager for Ajilon Professional Staffing. “You need to be getting your resumé out and networking.“

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Surviving a layoff

Survival guide for laid off workers

This resource won’t get you a new job, but it can make the transition to a new job easier. After a layoff, people find new jobs, get additional training or change careers. The time involved in finding your next job may be a few days, weeks, or many months, and going through the process can be difficult. Knowing what can happen when you are laid off can help you avoid some of the problems that other people have faced when they lost their jobs.

Surviving a layoff: tips to stay afloat

Stephanie AuWerter, Contributing Editor of SmartMoney.com, has some tips for getting through a layoff.

Applying for unemployment

If needed, you can apply for unemployment benefits online or find jobs and job fairs in your area at the Virginia Employment Commission web site.

Improving your resumé

If you haven’t polished your resumé in a while, it’s time to update it with information to help you get job interviews. These articles offer common sense advice for improving your resumé (and getting you more job interviews).

How to Write a Resume (that gets job interviews)

Declutter Your Resume in 5 Steps

Resume Writing Tips