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Look for Work, Tools and Resources, Plan Your Career
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Losing a job can be very stressful. But the good news is there are lots of resources and tips to help you take care of the basics following a job loss, and to help you successfully transition to searching for work.
Here is a list of 5 basic things you need to take care of:
- Severance (what happens when the employer ends your employment) and settlements (what the employer offers as compensation)
- Your record of employment
- Employment insurance
- References
- Financial planning
Your next step is to explore your work options and start your work search.
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