In a WSJ Career Turning Points article, Dawn Fallik offers strategies for keeping your skills sharp through a long layoff without breaking the bank.
- – Stay connected to industry associations; check your membership rights – you may be able to continue on a reduced or free basis while out of work
- – Attend industry or professional conferences
- – Join local interest groups like the chamber of commerce
- – Take classes – in person
- – Consider entry level courses in a different discipline
- – Add advanced skills through a certification program
- – Check out state training programs
- – Start a blog about your industry and connect more online
