The members of Connect: Professional Women's Network share their advice for bouncing back after a lay off. For more discussions and to join the Connect group, visit http://www.linkedin.com/womenconnect.

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Laid Off? How to Flourish, Not Flounder

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Make a plan. First, a survival plan. Can you pay basic bills? What
do you need to do in the short term to get by? Then, a long-term
plan. What do you want to do with your life? If there are changes
you need to make to feel you are on YOUR path, not one someone
else designed for you, this is the ideal time to make them.
Diane Gallagher
Pit Stop Pain Relief at
Rossitor for Racers

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Work with a career coach to evaluate your options and rework your
resume. I was surprised by how much of my experience was
transferable to other disciplines. The coach I worked with gave me
great advice for editing and tailoring my resume to get it through the
HR systems, past the recruiter, and in front of hiring managers.
Jessica Johannes
Senior Communications
Professional

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A friend in HR offered this advice: 1) Build a weekly routine that
includes coffee/exploratory conversations with colleagues to share
your enthusiasm for a new chapter. 2) Create a strong two-page
résumé that features your skills as a professional who is open to
new opportunities. 3) Stay healthy: Exercise and eat well.
Joanne Vena
Arts Education
Program Designer

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I survived a brutal layoff after 9/11, and my sweet spot now is
helping women reinvent themselves. My top three tips: 1) Figure out
what you REALLY want to do in this next chapter. 2) Don’t jump to
anything until you research what's right for you. 3) Learn the lessons
your life has been trying to teach you.
.
Kathy Caprino
Women’s Leadership and
Career Coach

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I have been laid off four times in as many years. My three top tips:
Keep connected in your field, learn something new, and network.
That is how my current position and I met.
Patricia Nelson
KFAI - Fresh Air Radio

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You’re never too old to learn new tricks. Make your time off count
with classes and certifications. Want to collaborate with those who
have diverse skill sets? Classes can help you learn to speak their
language and devise strategies for partnering to benefit you both.
Certifications can help you sharpen the tools in your own toolbox.
.
Kathy Catoe
Marketer with a
passion for social media

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Being laid off was the VERY BEST thing to ever happen to my
career. Here are my top three pieces of advice. 1: Do at least one
thing that you have not been able to make time for. 2: Get endorsed
by your former coworkers/update your social-media profiles. 3:
Consider part-time and freelance positions or projects.
Jessica McGuire
O'Steen
Certified Salesforce.com
Sales Cloud Consultant

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