Comments on: Prepare For A Layoff Before It Happens

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By: Jason Alba

Jason Alba — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:37:20 +0000

@Daniel – good idea. That “praise document” should be JibberJobber. Here’s how:

One option is to put the person’s contact info into your JibberJobber account, and then put their recommendation as a log entry.

Another option is to put the recommendation in the Job Journal (under Tools – it’s a premium feature).

This way, no matter how many PCs you go through, or how often you move, you can always easily have access to this critical information that you should be collecting during your career.

By: Daniel Johnson, Jr.

Daniel Johnson, Jr. — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:33:31 +0000

Start gathering up recommendations and commendations you’ve received via email, and put them in a Praise document or folder. You will be able to use this to provide credibility through the words of others, and you will need to refer to this often to remind yourself that you are wonderful, especially when you’re feeling down. Do this soon, because once you’re given notice, your email access gets cut off almost immediately, if not sooner.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:39:28 +0000

Always be planning!! Before you are laid off (or quit), make copies of your work to ensure you will be able to provide samples during an interview. (Of course, proprietary info is redacted!), For example, if you write for a living (whether it’s as a journalist or sales reports), you need to be prepared to show potential employers what you’ve done and the level at which you worked. You need to start an “I AM GREAT” folder with pertinent examples of your work.

By: Krystyna

Krystyna — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:47:34 +0000

The post Before it Happend is exactly about me too. I was tired of connections on the Internet. I felt that I’m lost with all the ideas: face book, twitter, my space Linke’n and more. Some of them I deleted; chossen the right one for me and my business and stay stronger with.

At the mean time I learn more about marketing to avoid mistakes. From my experiences to be successful I know that be open, honest, in touch with professionals is very important to build business and connections.

By: Steven Savage

Steven Savage — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:34:36 +0000

I’d also add
1) Get a personal site/portfolio in order if you don’t have one. If you do, update it.
2) Start doing a job search with search sites as well. A little automation can yield opportunities.
3) Keep a list of recuiters you’ve talked to – because you’ll do it again. That’s probably part of networking, but it’s worth noting.

And before a possible layoff:
1) ALWAYS keep up on industry news. This can save you a lot of problems.
2) Keep up on local economic news. That too can be a predictor.

By: andrew

andrew — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:31:05 +0000

Great post.

I’d like to mention a couple of things:

1) make sure you clean up your work computer and back up the important data (http://www.geekmba360.com/?p=466).

2) i’ve written a similar post called “10 things you should do before layoff”
(http://www.geekmba360.com/?p=392). There are some overlaps with your post, but your reader might find a few more suggestions.)

cheers,
Bill