Job Loss Services

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When you lose your job, it can be devastating, but a number of job loss services are available to help you deal with what has happened and help you look for your next opportunity.

Job Loss is Difficult

Many people define themselves by what they do for a living, and if they lose their job, they are thrown off balance, to say the least. All of a sudden, their normal routine has changed. They no longer have a job to go to.

Newly-unemployed individuals may understand intellectually that they are not the only ones who are without work, but the experience can still be isolating. One of the best things you can do for yourself when you are unemployed is to investigate the various job loss services that are offered in your community. There are many ways that your local career center can help you.

Services for Individuals

There are many ways that a career center can help people who are unemployed. Here are some examples of the services that are offered by these organizations:

  • Help for Workers

Depending on the specific center, you may be able to get help to deal with the loss of your job, filing a claim for unemployment benefits, and referrals to other local agencies who may be able to provide help.

  • Career Planning
Part of choosing a type of work should involve taking stock of yourself first. A job seeker needs to think about their skills, interests, and abilities when trying to determine what kind of work they would like and find rewarding. With the help of a counselor, you can find out about what kinds of skills are in demand in the local job market. Armed with that information, you can decide whether you have the education and skills that you need to get a job or if you need to continue your education.
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  • Upgrading Skills and Training

Some centers help people who are unemployed to prepare to write their High School Equivalency (GED) exam, and improve their reading, writing, and math skills. You may be able to get information about schools that offer job training near you or some guidance about how to start your own business if working for yourself interests you.

  • Job Search Strategies

Another way that job loss services can help unemployed people is by helping them to devise a strategy for finding a job. Clients may need help with preparing a resume, searching for available jobs through a variety of means (answering ads, looking at online job boards, going through business directories, and contacting employers directly). Preparing for interviews is an important part of the job search, and can make a difference in how long the process takes.

Services for Businesses

Job loss centers can also help businesses who need to hire workers by letting them post job openings there. Business owners can also benefit from learning how to write accurate job descriptions and interview applicants effectively. The center may be able to provide a neutral location to hold interviews, if necessary.

In a situation where an employer needs to lay off employees, the center can help by providing some outplacement services to help these workers get new jobs relatively quickly. They provide counseling about the employer's legal rights and responsibilities in hiring and terminating employees. This is also a good place to get advice about wage trends in the local market.

Where to Find Job Loss Services

You can find job loss services by visiting the America's Service Locator web site. Search by city, zip code, or by type of service offered. Job seekers also have the option of calling 1-800-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) to find a local center.

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