Sunday, January 25, 2009

Out of Work? Here Are Eight Ways to Keep Your Career Moving

From DICE, January 21, 2009

Being laid off and facing the prospect of unemployment can be a personal and professional strain. To cope, stay focused and keep your day structured with tasks that are aimed toward getting a job and, perhaps, pursue some activities you normally wouldn't have time to do.

Kevin Jenkins, a recruiter with the California-based Tech-Source, Inc., says being out of work can be an opportune time to work on self-development. It's not often you'll have extended periods to do so, he notes. With a positive mindset and some personal initiative, what you do now can be just as valuable as any time you spend in an office.

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