Workers in Transitions : A Guide for Retrenched Workers (Online Training)

Course Modules

• Module 1: Understanding the retrenchment process

  – How to Survive Being Laid Off
  – Welcome to the Crowd of the Temporarily Unemployed!
  – Do’s – Before You Are Laid Off
  – Do’s – When and After They Give You the News
  – Do NOT’s – Don’t Do These Things After Your Layoff
  – Look to Your Future!

• Module 2: Consider looking for another job: Planning for Interviews
  – Understanding the local market, the recruitment process and being aware of
    your skills will increase your chances at success when embarking on a job search.
  – Job Interview Question: Why Did You Leave Your Job, After a Layoff (Plus Sample Answers!)
  – Smart Strategies plus Sample Answers for Behavioural Interview Questions in 2020
  – 5 Smart Strategies to Answer Behavioural Questions
  – 3 Steps to Interview Success: Build Your Interview Checklist
  – Be a STAR in Your Next Job Interview: STAR Method
  – Example Answers for Common Behavioural Interview Questions
  – The Finer Points on Answering Behavioural Interview Questions
  – Layoffs Happen, But Still Need Explanation
  – How to Handle Panel or Group Interviews
  – Questions to Ask in Every Informational Interview

• Module 3: Take care of your emotional health and well being, as well as your family’s
  – Surviving a Layoff
  – Recognize the Emotional Impact
  – Take Care of Yourself
  – Optimize Your Finances