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CHAPTER ONE: CHANGING JOBS (Job Portfolio (Information related to talents…
CHAPTER ONE: CHANGING JOBS
The worker's choice
Events beyond the worker's control
Organizations change their structures
Companies are bought and sold, merged with other companies, relocated to other areas
Downsized (decreasing the number of workers)
Company fail or go out of business
Workers are promoted or transferred to different jobs, asked to move another city
Laid off temporarily
Dismissed
Job termination
Remain calm and professional
Dismissal procedures
(
FAQ
)
A
written notice or letter
stating that you are dismissed from the company - letter state
reason for dismissal
Receive a
final paycheck
- paid for items such as
unused vacation or sick days
Return items such as
company keys, credit cards, security badges or access cards
A manager or a coworker escort you to your desk or work area to
collect personal items and out of the building
If informal,
leave on your own
and
take time to say good bye to your coworkers
Severance pay
(
FAQ
)
Payment made to an employee being dismissed from a job
Given to employee whose jobs are terminated through no fault of the employees
Workers who lost their jobs because of a serious violation of company policies will not receive it.
Downsizing or a move to a new location - companies use
outplacement services
(provide counseling and other services to help workers find new job)
Exit Interview
(
FAQ
)
Meeting with company personnel when leaving a job
Meeting may be with your supervisor or someone from Human Resources Department
The
reasons you are leaving the company and the status of any continuing benefits
- may be discussed
Asked questions about
how you think the company could improve operations
Show a cooperative attitude - keep the goodwill of the company personnel
References
(
FAQ
)
Ask your supervisor to give you
a letter of recommendation
Allow you to list them as a reference
Changing Jobs
(
FAQ
)
Move to a different city
Complete training or education
Find better pay or more opportunity for advancement
Take advantage of good job opportunities
Resignation Letter
(
FAQ
)
Give
two week's notice
Submit a
formal resignation letter
Use a
polite, professional
tone
Letter is
short and simple
First paragraph
- ask the manager to accept your resignation
Second paragraph
- Help another worker assume your duties - offer to train or assist another person during your last few days at work
Third paragraph
- thank the manager - not give a reason for your resignation
Promotions
(
FAQ
)
Advancement in rank, grade or position
Your company may post job openings in company bulletins in local newspaper or on the company's website - provide information about higher-level jobs
Learn about
qualifications required for various jobs and higher-level positions in your company
Job Portfolio
Information related to talents and skills
- documents, degrees, awards and work samples
Copies of your
resume
Sample
letters of applications
Your
job search diar
y
Copies of
any awards or honors
Letters, notes and other items
related to your work
Programs and newsletters
- report your participation in school or community activities
School transcript
Diplomas and certificates
of completion of courses
A
detailed work history
Samples of
your work or pictures and descriptions of projects or work completed
Update your job portfolio frequently
to reflect new skills, talents and experiences