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Rebounding After a Layoff Tutorial:
How to Successfully Re-Enter the Job Market After Being Fired, Downsized, or Laid Off

 

Returning to the Job Market: Job-Search Success

 

Developing a clear career goal around your interests and passion

 

One of the weaknesses that many job-seekers possess is not having a clear career goal. Without such a goal, job-seekers typically have weak resumes, apply for all sorts of jobs, and become frustrated when they have no success.

 

So, before you even think of applying for any job, take the time to identify a clear career goal (and ideally make a five-year career plan).

 

And if you did not enjoy your last job, now might be the time to research and make a career change.

 

Read more about career planning: Developing a Strategic Vision for Your Career Plan.

 

 

 

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Maximize your career and job-search knowledge and skills! Take advantage of The Quintessential Careers Content Index, which enables site visitors to locate articles, tutorials, quizzes, and worksheets in 35 career, college, job-search topic areas.

 

 

 

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