The 10 Questions You Must Ask After You're Fired

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Outplacement Counseling is Critical

Suzanne - Excellent advice, as usually folks don't know when a layoff is about to happen (other than the 'report to my office' email). This is a checklist that should be kept handy at all times!

I recently posted an article about Outplacement Counseling and why it is so critical in a job search. Many people may not even be aware of what's involved in this training, the difference it will make in a job search, and that they can ask for it as part of a severance package. Read more here: http://undergroundjobnetwork.com/?p=2091

Lorraine of FL @ Oct 04, 2009 09:49:28 AM

Great questions

. . . .and very useful in this day and age.

I would add: If you possibly can, ask all these questions with a SMILE. Later you can go home and freak out, but lay-off time is a primo opportunity to display your class and resilience.

It can only help you.

Working Girl of WA @ Jul 31, 2008 13:49:57 PM

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