Do you have questions about job layoffs when it comes to writing a resume? Surviving a layoff and then getting another job can be dicey. Learn how to show layoffs and downsizing on a resume.
Oh my... getting laid off, downsized or fired is not a fun experience... and it gets worse when you go to get another job and have to figure out what to say on your resume and cover letter. Do you admit that you lost your job because you just didn't measure up somehow? Is there any way at all to put a positive spin on things?
These and similar questions have been crossing my desk for years. And it's only gotten worse since the recession hit a few years ago. Seems even people with great qualifications, work experience and positive work records are losing jobs in ever bigger numbers, as companies go under, merge or move to places where workers will work for lower salaries.
So it seemed to make sense to create a new category on my Ask the Expert part of the site, just for people in these situations. So, if you have questions along these lines, then this is the place for you!
I am not currently accepting new questions here on the site. I'm sorry, but due to personal concerns I don't have time to answer questions in a timely manner any longer. It seems unfair to allow you to post questions if I'm not going to be able to answer them right away. So for now, I am suspending my "Ask the Expert" features.
However, there are already hundreds of questions here on the site. So I'm fairly certain you can find an answer here that will fit most any situation. You can certainly scan the category pages to look for relevant topics, but even quicker might be to use our Site Search function.
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