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Displaced ProfessionalsDealing with unemployment can be one of the single-most stressful situations you ever experience. This section of the website is designed to assist those individuals who are either questioning their employment stability, or who have been laid off or recently furloughed.  AssessThe first step when facing a possible lay-off or unemployment is to assess your situation. Sit down and organize your finances. You will want to apply for unemployment as soon as possible, and you can learn more about unemployment by visiting the Unemployment Resource Center.
Now it is time to get ready for the job search. Research has found that most individuals who lose their jobs will go through an array of emotions from anger, depression, and anxiety to excitement and eagerness. You may cycle through these emotions several times, but keep yourself on course by staying positive and moving forward with your life. Below are some additional resources to assist you along the way. Articles on Emotions and the Job Search: It is important in any career transition to evaluate or assess your values, expectations and desires for the new career path. There are both formal and informal assessments that can be completed to better understand your personality type, strengths and values.
ResearchWhen researching a company for employment opportunities, you should familiarize yourself with company history, current and past projects, and major successes so you are prepared to share your knowledge about the company. When searching companies, identify those which offer positions for which you are qualified. You can find out what companies are hiring by scouring job boards, company websites, news articles, conferences, trade shows, career fairs, and the like. Focus first on companies that are currently hiring. Once a list of companies is compiled, review your professional network to see what contacts you may have at those organizations. You may then find it helpful to connect with people you know to conduct informational interviews on companies of interest. If you do not have any personal contacts at a company, you can locate company information on the companys website or use search engines. General Research Resources: Pilot-Specific Research Resources: NetworkNetworking (also known as relationship building) is the single-most effective means to obtaining a job. Over 80% of all positions are filled through networking. Networking provides you with information, resources and support needed to develop your career strategy during unemployment.
Additional Information: Networking Opportunities: Prepare
Update your resume and have it critiqued by a professional in your aspired career field, a peer or former colleague, or contact your Career Services Program Manager. You will also need to prepare a generic cover letter that you can later customize with the company name and tailor to specific opportunities. Additionally, create a reference sheet that includes 3-5 professional references (ask permission from your references first) and have it ready in case a prospective employer requests it. Seek professional assistance on interviewing. Read on-line hints and gauges about interviews that are company-specific in order to gain insight. These actions will help to provide you with an edge over the competition. Even if you have had an interview recently, it is important to practice answering interview questions; you can do this with a former co-worker, friend, spouse, or family member. Consider setting up a mock interview with your program manager or videotaping yourself. Establishing great interviewing techniques will pay off with an employment offer, so be sure to invest the energy in practicing. General Interviewing Resources: Pilot-Specific Interviewing Resources: Recommended Resources Articles
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