Preparing To Be Laid Off In The New Year

If you're currently employed in a Christmas temp position, you're probably aware that your contract may terminate in January if business slumps. You may have been the top employee and performed to the very best of your ability, but business is business and if there's an insufficient workload to continue your employment, you may get laid off or dismissed. The best way to deal with this potential downfall is to be prepared for it, both mentally and physically.

Many people become depressed when they lose their job and this can hinder their chances of finding a new one. Low confidence and a lack of motivation will only worsen your situation. If you do lose your job in January, then be prepared, brush yourself down and get back into the job market.

Before You Go...

If you haven't already been told that your contract will be terminated in January and would like to continue to work for the company, then let the person who's in charge of hiring and firing know! Many employees fail to voice their concerns or desires to their employer, which can result in bad communication. You have nothing to lose by telling your employer that you would like to be considered for an on-going position with the company - in fact, they'll probably admire your determination and desire to work for the organization.

If you have been told that there will no longer be a position for you in January, then it's time to do some preparation so you're ready to job seek as soon as your contract is terminated.

Update your CV with any new skills you've acquired from your temporary position so it's ready to send as soon as you see a relevant vacancy. Always provide contact details of previous companies and how long your position lasted for so future employers can easily contact them for a reference. It may also help to ask your employer for a written reference before you leave, as it may be hard to contact them again once you have left.

Make sure you inform your current employer that you would like to be considered for any other positions in the future that arise. Many companies who hire Christmas temps may need seasonal work at various other busy periods in the year. Re-hiring a previous employee who was reliable and effective in their work is more favorable for an employer than interviewing new people, so the'll be likely to contact you again if you encourage them to.

Now You're Unemployed...

Now you've finally been laid off and in one of the hardest periods of the year to find a job. If you're struggling to find paid employment, you could always volunteer a few hours a week for a charity with you support. Try to aim for a position which is somehow related to your career path as you could gain valuable skills which can increase your employability for future positions.

The online recruitment process is generally very slow in January as business demands are lower than average - the trick here is to persevere. Don't be too hard on yourself, if it's taking a long time to hear any feedback from jobs you've applied for, it's probably due to the high number of applicants and low number of job vacancies. Stay confident, positive, and determined!

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Written by Stephanie Staszko on behalf of Blue Octopus flat fee recruitment http://www.blueoctopus.co.uk/recruitwithus.aspx this post was originally published on and can be found here http://www.riftsuccess.com/blog/preparing-to-be-laid-off-in-the-new-year

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