{"id":200,"date":"2009-03-20T22:08:34","date_gmt":"2009-03-21T06:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgex.net\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2011-05-14T10:23:22","modified_gmt":"2011-05-14T18:23:22","slug":"coping-with-being-laid-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.budgex.net\/blog\/2009\/03\/coping-with-being-laid-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Coping with Being Laid Off"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’re not alone if you’ve been laid off recently.\u00a0 At the time of this writing, the national unemployment rate is 8.1% according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s nothing to be ashamed about, just be sure that you spend your newly-acquired time wisely.\u00a0 Here are a few tips on how to not only get back on your feet, but hit the ground running.<\/p>\n

Cash in on your Unemployment Insurance<\/h3>\n

This should be the first thing you do.\u00a0 In fact, do it now!\u00a0 Visit your state’s website to apply online.\u00a0 Here is California’s Unemployment Website<\/a>, but since it varies by state, you’re going to have to search for it if you don’t live in California.<\/p>\n

Optimize your Job Search Efforts<\/h3>\n

There are many ways to optimize your search efforts, and the Internet will be your best friend during this mission.\u00a0 Here are a few options for you to help maximize your job hunt outreach.\u00a0 Depending on how technically savvy you are in this area, one option might be easier than another:<\/p>\n