How to Bounce Back After Multiple Layoffs

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Take these key steps to get yourself rehired

By Dana Robinson - February 14, 2012

Dealing with one job loss is bad enough, but thanks to this sluggish economy many media professionals have found themselves downsized once, twice, sometimes even three times within a few short years. Repeated blows to the income, and in some cases the self-esteem, could be enough to convince anyone that she'll never again be able to get a job and leave on her own terms (like back in the old days.)

But there is hope. If you've found yourself doing the job-hunt shuffle one too many times, read on for a few ways to get through it and get back out there. ...

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