{"id":445,"date":"2021-07-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/?p=445"},"modified":"2021-07-21T00:25:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T00:25:17","slug":"laid-off-heres-how-to-get-a-job-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/laid-off-heres-how-to-get-a-job-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Laid Off? Here\u2019s How To Get A Job Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Life over the past year and a half has taken plenty of twists and turns. This fact definitely applies to the job market. Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic, many people have been laid off due to less work and closing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be hard to get back on your feet and find your next opportunity after being laid off. As such, Josephine\u2019s Professional Staffing has come up with a few tips to help you land that next job after being laid off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1).  Allocate Time To Your Job Search<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to this article from Indeed<\/a>, you should, \u201ctreat your job search like a job.\u201d This is one of the best tips for finding a new position after you\u2019ve been laid off. The more time you spend on refreshing your resume, editing your cover letter and reaching out to potential employers, the more likely you are to find that next opportunity. It might seem obvious, but spend that time you would\u2019ve spent at your previous job looking for your next one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2).  Update Your LinkedIn Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tip is a crucial one for finding a job once you\u2019ve been laid off. Along with refreshing your resume and cover letter template, don\u2019t forget to update your LinkedIn profile, or make one if you haven\u2019t already. If you were at your previous job for a while, then there\u2019s a good chance your profile has remained untouched. A large number of employers are turning to platforms like LinkedIn exclusively when hiring, so it\u2019s very important that everything looks put together on your profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article from The Muse<\/a> suggests that you should do things like add keywords to your profile in order to show up in recruiter searches, ask for LinkedIn recommendations and try making \u201cthought leadership\u201d posts to your newsfeed to draw attention to your profile.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3).  Try Something New<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding inspiration after being laid off can be challenging. However, this could be a perfect time to try a career in a different industry. This might not always be possible due to finances or job requirements, but if you end up spotting an opportunity that you\u2019ve always wanted, don\u2019t be afraid to take the jump \u2013 even if it\u2019s not what you\u2019re used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being laid off can help you reassess your goals and priorities. Have you always wanted to switch things up? This could be your chance. Additionally, you may find that other industries have more job openings, making it easier for you to find a job after being laid off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might feel defeated after being laid off but there\u2019s no reason to! There are plenty of jobs out there waiting for you to apply. Let us help you find that next opportunity!
Want to learn more job search tips and industry news to help you grow your career? Visit the Josephine\u2019s Professional Staffing blog<\/a> for a variety of posts on the topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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