When you’re looking for a new job you need all the help you can get. If you happen to be laid off you may be offered outsourcing assistance along with your severance package. If you weren’t, or if your looking for a new position for other reasons, there are many resources available to help you in your quest. Too many people attempt to go it alone. It’s never a good idea, especially when the economy is in a slump and jobs are few and far between. Outsourcing can be costly but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few online resources I’ve collected which may be all you need!
This awesome site is invaluable! You will find tips, examples, cover letters, a compilation of resume writing services to assist in the hunt, and help in landing the right job. In addition, there is a bank of articles with topics ranging from knowing if working from home is right for you to when to know if temping between jobs is a good idea and preparing for a layoff.
This site is equally helpful in your job search, especially if you haven’t looked for a job online recently! You can download free E-books, get advice from experts, select from a long list of blogs with valuable opinions and advice, direct links to industry specific job posts and location specific postings. There are articles relating to the over 50 demographic in the job market, and, how to safely use the web in your search. Finally, there are links to local job search support groups to assist in the hunt. That should pretty much cover all the bases!
http://www.layoffsurvivalguide.com
To be honest, this site is intended to promote an E-book which is available for a fee. The site offers a lot of information for free though which is why I’m including it as a valuable free online helper. Whether you decide to purchase the book or not (and to be fair, I haven’t read it) the site has a lot of great suggestions for coping with a layoff. A layoff can be a very emotionally challenging time and you may need some help dealing with those feelings. It can also be ongoing for an extended duration so having resources available to validate your feelings, help you share your situation with your friends and family and get your feet back on the ground is a good idea.
In addition to these online resources, select trusted resources from your network to review your resume for professionalism, accuracy and style. It’s always important to have a second set of eyes and as we’ve mentioned many times, you never know what your network knows! Many opportunities come out of personal and business contacts. They are a reference waiting to happen and they extend your network exponentially. Happy hunting!
