Unemployment Rose in 43 States in December

The government has reported that unemployment rose in forty-three states last month.


Sophia Koropeckyj, managing director at Moody's Economy.com., stated that Texas and Georgia lost more jobs in December than they had gained the previous month

What can you do if you’re on the receiving end of a pink slip? With fewer jobs being created, what can you realistically do to recover from losing your job?

Having been a hiring and firing manager, I can tell you that it’s always best to notify employees of a reduction in force in advance if at all possible. The surprise of coming to work and being told on the spot that your position has been eliminated is devastating.

Regardless of how you find out, here are three things you can do to increase your chances of recovering and landing on your feet:

• Don't treat your advance notice of layoff as down time - Stay productive. Take an adult education class, update your resume or find a find a support group to join (Meetup.com is an excellent free resource).

• Start Networking Immediately - Get out and start meeting people. Learn how to network effectively to get the best results. Meet as many people as you can and leverage word of mouth referrals.

• Create Plan B - Start brainstorming on ways to supplement your income. Monetize your hobbies. Many successful business people are created during tough economic times.

Being proactive is the key to turning around any unpromising life-experience. This is extremely important when you’re faced with a job loss. If you create a clearly defined action plan, execute that plan, and remain positive, you’ll withstand the hardships brought about in today’s uncertain economy.

 
 
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