Losing your job can be disorienting and difficult, but you have the power to take action. Yes, the layoff is the end of one chapter in your working life, meaning you need to build yourself back up and find that new beginning. These articles will help you make the most of your situation and come out in the best position possible:

• Laid Off? 8 Effective Ways to Respond  
• Job Termination and Your Resume 
• Is Starting Your Own Business the Answer? 
• The Layoff Survival Kit 
• 6 Steps to Managing Your Finances After a Layoff
• Managing Your Layoff 
• Unemployment Insurance and You 
• 8 Tips for Job Hunting During the Recession 
• Look for Work in Troubled Times 
• Bouncing Back After Being Laid Off 
• When to Target a Lower Position 
• Get Your Resume Ready for the Recession

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