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Department of Labor Hosts 'Surviving a Layoff' Chat
The Georgia Department of Labor hosts "Surviving a Layoff" online chat Wednesday, Jan. 25.
State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler announced Friday that the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will host an online chat about “Surviving a Layoff” Wednesday, Jan. 25. The chat will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the GDOL website www.dol.state.ga.us.
The 90-minute, question-and-answer chat is called “Ask T.E.D.” (Type, Explore, Discover). A panel of experts will provide information on dealing with unemployment, networking, locating financial and job search resources, preparing for job interviews, retooling and setting goals, conducting self-assessments, recognizing the dos and don’ts of job search, developing effective job search documents, understanding labor market information, and identifying retraining opportunities.
People who wish to submit questions in advance to be answered during the chat may do so on the GDOL Facebook page and Twitter at @GeorgiaDOL.
To sign up for a reminder, or join the chat, go to the Spotlight or Quick Links sections on the GDOL website at www.dol.state.ga.us
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