Older workers pursue job-search skills
After a 25-year career in property management, Betty Clark received a pink slip last July. For the first time in a quarter
century she had to start job-hunting, this time in a vastly changed employment universe.
"The difference is like night and day,
Define 'unemployed' :Measurements of joblessness many, varied
Tribune Staff Writer
It's no secret that more and more people are collecting unemployment money in Indiana. The number of claims rises by the thousands each week.
And anyone who's been in the system knows you can only take the payments for so long ?
So you've been laid off
Shock was Jenny Beatty's initial reaction when she was laid off the week before Thanksgiving.
Anger followed, which she quickly replaced with a dogged determination to find a job.
? Newly unemployed learn to cope with unthinkable D1
"You have to give
You can find a job in hard times with help of these two books
You can find a job in hard times. That's the message from two authors, despite the multitude of headlines about unemployment and the economic downturn.
The popular "What Color Is Your Parachute" series started as a self-published, self-help book in 1970
Benjamin J. Marrison commentary: New series aims to help the jobless
We all know someone who has lost a job in our slumping economy.
For some of us, she is a friend we once worked with. For others, he is our spouse, parent or
child.
This recession has devastated virtually every sector of our economy. None of us is
Surviving a layoff
Tips to help you on the journey from unemployment to a new job:
Get to work: Losing a job is a devastating experience. Take some time to get
over it -- then prepare a financial and job-seeking plan that will help you feel empowered and
optimistic.
Get
Creating the art of economic adversity
When Christina Hajiioannou lost her job as a bartender/server, she decided to devote her time to creating art. She's shown at home with her paintings.
Some great works from the Great Depression:
? Bertram Brooker: Considered the first Canadian
What do I do now?
The conversation winding down, Ray Shearer smiled and rose to leave. He automatically reached for a business card to offer in parting.
Lori Mye
employment specialist
Value City Department Stores went bankrupt, and since December, Shearer has had
Technology can aid job searches only so far
Published: Sunday, February 22, 2009
BOSTON -- If there's any small solace when starting a job search in this recession, it's the proliferation of digital technology to help you re-enter the working world.
Web
Resumania
A long employment search can test the pride and patience of even the most determined and optimistic person. If you're in the midst of an extended job search, it's normal to experience discouragement. But try not to let frustration seep into your
