Career Planner - for Dislocated Workers
Table of Contents

I. Overview

   A. So You’ve Been Laid-Off

   B. Unemployment Compensation Benefits and Limits

II. Key Information

   A. Personal Information

   B. Family Information  

   C. Important Addresses  

III. Resources

   A. What to Expect from Resources

   B. Benefits Available from Resources  

III. Financial Planning

   A. Budget Hints

   B. The General Plan  

   C. Front-End Available Funds

   D. Monthly Income

   E. Expenses

   F. The Monthly Plan

IV. Time Management Tools

   A. Time Management Tips  

   B. Using A Calendar  

   C. Schedules and Calendars  

   D. Things to Do TODAY  

V. Self-Assessment

   A. Self-Assessment for a Plan of Attack  

   B. Taking the COPS Assessment  

   C. Starting a Career Plan  

   D. Where to Go with the Plan of Attack  

VI. Job Search Tools

   A. Networking  

   B. Job Lead Sources  

   C. The Job Screening Process  

   D. Local Labor Market Information  

   E. Applications  

   F. References  

   G. Resumes  

   H. Interviewing

   I. Follow Up Letters

VII. Plan of Action

   A. Developing a Plan of Action

      Step 1: Register to Receive Services and Benefits

      Step 2: Plan for Financial Security  

      Step 3: Define Your Goals  

      Step 4: Prepare for the Job Market  

      Step 5: Develop a Job Search Plan of Action

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