Career Transitions
Your next career change will go easily when you have the right resources and you can find the insight you need in our Career Transitions Guide. Learn how to get how a promotion at your company, how to apply for a better job or even how to completely alter your career path. Understand etiquette for leaving a company or starting at a new one, and even get information on career counseling.
Expand All Guide SectionsGetting Promoted
So you want to get promoted. If that’s the case, it’s a good sign that you’re ... read more »
Changing Jobs
It’s difficult to make the decision to leave a job, and often, even more difficult to find a ... read more »
Changing Career Paths
A career is quite different from a job. Frequently associated with the word “path,” a ... read more »
Leaving a Job, Getting Laid Off or Getting Fired
Although the process of leaving a job may seem like the last thing to worry about, it shouldn’t be. You never want to leave a job on a bad note, so think carefully about the process. The Internet is full of suggestions for planning a graceful exit and leaving without burning bridges. You’ll also find information on how to deal with being terminated, laid off or downsized; even these unpleasant events can lead to new career opportunities.
Dulcinea's Insight
- There’s much consensus throughout the Web about how to deal with leaving a job or being let go: most sites and articles agree that you should never burn bridges when you resign and that you should tell the truth about being fired in a job interview. So if you find some repetition in the links below, you’ll know that you’ve come across some solid advice.
- If you’re having a hard time finding work after an unexpected layoff, part-time jobs are a good temporary solution. Take a look at findingDulcinea’s Part-time Jobs Web Guide for help.
Dulcinea's Picks
For help leaving your job …
I-resign.com
is a unique all-in-one site of resources for leaving a job. First, decide if you do, in fact, want to leave; see the “Thinking About Quitting” section to explore reasons for leaving and what you could do afterward. If you decide it’s time to go, look at sample resignation letters and templates, and get information on finding a new job in the “Resigning” section. There’s also a community forum for discussion with others, and an “Official Quitter” t-shirt available for sale.
Spencer Stuart
, an executive-search consulting firm, provides an article on leaving your job the right way. Although the firm is geared toward executives and upper-management, the suggestions offered relate to workers of all levels; it’s vital for anyone leaving their job to maintain professionalism.
Jobseekers Advice
has an article called “The Right Way to Quit Your Job.” Learn how to make a “smooth exit” and find two other related articles: one on writing a resignation letter and another on leaving your job without burning bridges.
For help after getting laid off …
Bankrate.com
offers an article that builds on the author’s own personal experience at a dot-com company, relating practical advice for anyone who’s been a victim of company downsizing. Learn about the COBRA healthcare plan, unemployment insurance, 401(k)s and stock options. The article is from 2003 but the advice is still relevant.
AllBusiness.com
has an article called “Laid Off: How to Make Losing Your Job a Winning Venture” that delivers key information about surviving a layoff. This comprehensive article (five pages in all) alerts you to the signs indicating layoffs are a possibility, how to prepare for a layoff and more. Don’t miss the section on “Negotiate your Severance” for valuable details.
For help after getting fired …
Washingtonpost.com
has a selection from 2006, about “Interviewing When You've Been Fired.” Read the article for advice on dealing with a few different scenarios.
SimplyForums
has a list of discussion forums called “SimplyFired.” The threads are quite varied, including some unique ones like getting fired for eating leftover pizza from a company’s potluck. In general, though, this is a great place to vent and learn from others.
Career Coaching and Career Counseling
Maybe your career doesn’t excite you anymore. Maybe you feel like you’ve been stuck in ... read more »
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