From Fired to Hired!

Welcome to "From Fired to Hired!" -- a blog filled with tips, resources, strategies and encouragement for surviving a layoff.

Apr 10, 2008, Jobs

Millions of Job Listings: Visit Our Job Board

Mar 27, 2008, Free Teleseminar on March 31

The US Dept. of Labor, Women's Bureau presents a free teleseminar,“What Do I Do Now?” Facing Financial Challenges in an Uncertain Economic Environment, on Monday, March 31, 2008 from 2:00 - 3:00pm EDT.

Have the developments in the housing and financial markets affected your ability to pay your mortgage and/or pay off credit card debt? Have they made you unsure about how to invest your money or manage your investments? What can homeowners, buyers, and sellers do in a slowing real estate market? What options are available if you're in danger of falling behind on your mortgage or credit card payments? Dial into this free teleclass to hear three experts discuss investing, credit, and home ownership in today’s market. A question and answer session will follow the presentations.

Register online at www.dol.gov/wb/mentor2.asp or by phone at 212-337-2389 to receive the toll-free call-in number and passcode.

Mar 27, 2008, Job Search Support Groups

Job search support groups: A lifeline for the unemployed

Mar 27, 2008, The Post Layoff Interview: How to Handle the Tough Questions

The Post Layoff Interview: How to Respond to the Tough Questions.

Mar 27, 2008, Spouse Laid Off, Marital Survival Tips

Spouse Laid Off - Marital Survival Tips

Mar 27, 2008, Layoff Help: 8 Ways to Improve Your Job Search

Tips for the Unemployed

Mar 27, 2008, Financial Advice for the Unemployed

Financial Advice for the Unemployed: Savvy ways to cut costs, manage spending and alleviate debt.

Mar 27, 2008, Collect-unemployment

How to Collect Unemployment: 10 FAQ's

Mar 26, 2008, Laid-Off? Seven Ways to Ease Your Financial Burden

Smart Financial Tips for Surviving Layoffs

Mar 24, 2008, Layoff Survival Tip: Job Search Tax Deduction

With April 15 barely a month away, now is the time to be getting your tax information in order. Did you know that you might be eligible to deduct job-search related expenses you incurred in 2007? Fees for resume preparation, career counseling services, and even travel expenses to investigate new job opportunities can be deducted in certain circumstances (subject to applicable limitations and restrictions). For more information, consult your tax attorney.