8 Job-Hunting Secrets

A handful of practical tips to guide you in your job search.

10 Things People Won't Tell You When You Lose Your Job

1. Pull all your contacts and catalogue all those loose business cards. You never know. Something may spark an idea. Send them an email.

2. Get some blank business cards made with your name, email and contact information.

3. There are strict deadlines for Cobra and health insurance. Make sure you're aware of these. Too many people miss them.

4. Check out unemployment benefits, regardless of your situation or salary. You never know. There are many people who are eligible who never claim useful benefits.

5. Make sure visas and work permits are all in order if applicable.

6. See a financial advisor. Even if you can't afford to keep someone on retainer, most mutual funds and banks will give you a free consultation. Free websites like mint.com will help you keep track of finances as well.

7. Send a thank you note to your boss and colleagues that you enjoyed working with, and ask them to keep you top-of-mind if they hear of any positions you'd be right for.

8. Write down what you are looking for and what your intention is. Make your list. Read it every day. Intention is a very strong force.

Ariane de Bonvoisin is the author of the book, The First 30 Days: Your Guide to Making Any Change Easier and the founder of www.first30days.com, a site dedicated to helping people through more than 60 different life changes.

 

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