How to Get Back On Your Feet After Losing Your Job
How to Get Back On Your Feet After Losing Your Job
How to Get Back On Your Feet After Losing Your Job
By Alison Doyle
September 16, 2020
Summary
Even though the U.S. economy has started to show signs of recovery, that hasn’t necessarily applied to all sectors and/or geographic locations. In some cases, temporary layoffs or furloughs have become permanent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in August 2020, the number of workers who have permanently lost their jobs increased by 534,000 to 3.4 million.
Check on Unemployment Compensation
If you haven’t already applied for unemployment compensation, now’s the time to start collecting benefits.
Decide if You Need to Switch Occupations
One way to gauge the potential for someone with your skill set is to run some job searches on Indeed or one of the other top job sites.
Identify Your Transferable Skills
The first step in making a career pivot is to identify the transferable skills you have.
Assess Your Interests
It’s essential to take the time to explore what you’re interested in doing at your next job. Being unemployed doesn’t mean that you have to take any position, and in the long run, setting employment goals will save you time job searching and applying.
Match Your Skills and Previous Occupation to New Jobs
The next step is to match your previous occupation, your skills, and your qualifications to potential new jobs.
Make a List of Your Top Job Picks
Once you’ve spent some time making matches with job options, make a list of the jobs that interest you the most.
Find Occupations and Industries That Are Hiring
Despite the pandemic, there are industries that are hiring and jobs that are booming.
Get Ready to Apply
Start looking at job postings to learn about requirements for the roles that interest you, then make your resume as close a match as possible.
Finding Job Listings
There are many different job sites you can use to find open positions. Here are 10 of the best job websites you can use to get your job search started.
Companies With Immediate Openings
Review Indeed’s list of Companies Hiring During COVID-19 to find companies with immediate openings.
Staffing Companies
Consider working with a staffing company.
Need More Help?
Sometimes, a job search can become overwhelming. That can be especially true when trying to transition to a new career field.
Reference
Doyle, A. (2020, September 16). How to Get Back On Your Feet After Losing Your Job. Retrieved October 04, 2020, from https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-get-back-on-your-feet-after-losing-your-job-5078131