One of the biggest problems that laid-off workers face is the
realization that they don't have any examples of recent work to show
prospective employers.
Presentations, speeches, writing samples, performance reviews,
complimentary letters written by your supervisor or others in the
company -- these can all be gathered to form an impressive portfolio.
But if you're laid off, you may not get the chance to retrieve these
documents off your computer.
The solution: If you suspect layoffs are coming, begin gathering
copies of the work you are most proud of.
An important note: Do not put anything in your portfolio that could
expose you to legal trouble. Private company information and data,
for instance, are usually confidential and cannot be used in a
portfolio. If you are unsure if a piece of your work is confidential
or not, err on the side of caution and don't include it.
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realization that they don't have any examples of recent work to show
prospective employers.
Presentations, speeches, writing samples, performance reviews,
complimentary letters written by your supervisor or others in the
company -- these can all be gathered to form an impressive portfolio.
But if you're laid off, you may not get the chance to retrieve these
documents off your computer.
The solution: If you suspect layoffs are coming, begin gathering
copies of the work you are most proud of.
An important note: Do not put anything in your portfolio that could
expose you to legal trouble. Private company information and data,
for instance, are usually confidential and cannot be used in a
portfolio. If you are unsure if a piece of your work is confidential
or not, err on the side of caution and don't include it.
hotjobs.com