People Coping with a Layoff
If you've been laid off, are worried about being laid off, or want to help a friend who is laid off, here are some GREAT resources to help you through this tough time.
Layoff Lounge
Do you have Layoff Lounge events in your city?
To find out, go to www.LayoffLounge.com
I'll use the Denver Layoff Lounge as an example of what Layoff Lounges are like:
When: Usually held the 2nd Monday of each month.
Where: Blue 67 (martini bar & fine dining)
1475 Lawrence Street (NW corner of 15th & Lawrence) Denver, CO
303-260-7505
Parking is plentiful and the options include:
- Metered street parking
- Lot parking adjacent to and across the street
- Underground parking at Writer Square
- Larimer Square parking
Note: Gourmet hors d'houevres included in ticket price. Cash bar serves sodas for $1.75, bottled water $3.50 (this venue does not serve tap water), and will have a martini special available for $5.00.
Who should attend?
· Anyone recently laid off
· Anyone looking for a new gig
· Companies that are hiring
· Anyone looking to network
Find the direction and support you need in this tumultuous economy! Attend the upcoming Layoff Lounge and network with professionals, recruiters, advisors, and other job seekers. Listen to a dynamic keynote speaker and share your own expertise to help others in the highly successful Karma Club.
Admission: $10.00 pre-paid / $15 at the door
Activities:
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Unstructured (freestyle) networking, free appetizers, and cash bar.
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Keynote Speaker
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Sponsor greetings and prize giveaways
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Karma Club structured networking activity (meet 20 or so people in one hour!)
Visit and explore CAREERWriters.com for great advice, ways to network, and even some humor about job searching.
Read her article on Helping Friends and Family Through a Job Search.
Read several tips that will help you self-nurture - AND may also help you get a job!
