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Tips for Workers Affected by Recent Layoffs

Los Angeles, CA - Feb. 17, 2025 - In the wake of the announcement of layoffs throughout the country, local career professional offers tips for affected workers.

Recent layoffs have impacted numerous industries nationwide, with companies like Meta, Amazon, and Goldman Sachs announcing significant workforce reductions. According to Intellizence, layoffs have increased by 20% in the past six months, with the tech industry being particularly hard hit, experiencing over 100,000 job cuts. This unsettling trend leaves many workers facing unexpected career transitions and the challenge of navigating the job market during uncertain times.

"You can be great at your job and still lose it," says Mandy Fard, Certified Resume Writer, at Market-Connections Resume Services. "But this moment doesn't have to define you, or define your career", Fard added.

Things affected workers should know:

1.) Check out your company's employee handbook and/or your employment agreement with the company (if you have one) to find out what's owed to you. What's the company policy on accrued - but unused - benefits? Are you entitled to cash out unused vacation time, or is it a "use it or lose it" policy?

2.) The company should provide you with information about continuing your health insurance coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) law. If the company has more than 20 employees, your employer is required by law to offer health insurance coverage through COBRA to terminated employees for up to 18 months. However, you will need to pay for this coverage yourself.

3.) While you may need a few days to process what's happening, don't delay working on the "tools" of your job search (Resume, Cover Letter, Resume Follow-up Letter, Thank You Letter, Interview Follow-up Letter, LinkedIn Profile, Career Bio, etc.). REMEMBER: The longer you are unemployed, the harder it can be to find a new role.

For more information about Market-Connections Resume Services, please visit https://www.market-connections.net.

Market-Connections Resume writing Services
2337 Roscomare Rd Ste 2-214
Los Angeles, CA 90077
Mandy Fard - Resume Writer
mandy@market-connections.net
661-450-8743
https://www.market-connections.net

About Market-Connections Professional Resume Writing Services
Market-Connections Resume Service, founded by certified career coach Mandy Fard, provides clients with professional resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, interview coaching, and comprehensive career development resources. Mandy's expertise empowers job seekers and professionals at all levels to confidently approach career transitions and advancements.

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