This course is designed for both IT and Non-IT professionals who want to equip themselves with strategies and skills to navigate job loss or economic downturns. Participants will learn how to manage finances, enhance employability, and maintain mental resilience during challenging times.

Module 1: Understanding Job Loss and Economic Recession

• 1.1. Causes of Job Loss
  • Economic factors
  • Industry-specific challenges
• 1.2. Understanding Recession
  • Economic cycles and their impact on employment
  • Historical examples of recessions

Module 2: Financial Management Strategies

• 2.1. Budgeting Basics
  • Creating a personal budget
  • Identifying essential vs. non-essential expenses
• 2.2. Emergency Funds
  • Importance of savings
  • Strategies to build and maintain an emergency fund
• 2.3. Managing Debt
  • Tips for reducing debt during tough times
  • Negotiating with creditors

Module 3: Enhancing Employability

• 3.1. Skills Assessment
  • Identifying transferable skills
  • Skills in demand in the current job market
• 3.2. Upskilling and Reskilling
  • Online courses and certifications
  • Industry-specific training programs
• 3.3. Networking Strategies
  • Building and maintaining professional relationships
  • Utilizing social media platforms like LinkedIn

Module 4: Job Search Techniques

• 4.1. Resume and Cover Letter Writing
  • Crafting impactful resumes tailored to job applications
  • Writing effective cover letters
• 4.2. Job Search Strategies
  • Leveraging job boards, recruitment agencies, and company websites
  • The hidden job market: networking and referrals
• 4.3. Interview Preparation
  • Common interview questions and how to answer them
  • Mock interview sessions

Module 5: Mental Resilience and Well-being

• 5.1. Coping with Job Loss
  • Emotional responses and how to manage them
  • Seeking support from family and friends
• 5.2. Maintaining Motivation
  • Setting short-term and long-term goals
  • Daily routines and self-care practices
• 5.3. Building a Growth Mindset
  • Embracing challenges as opportunities
  • Techniques for fostering resilience and adaptability

Module 6: Long-Term Career Planning

• 6.1. Career Mapping
  • Defining career goals and aspirations
  • Creating a strategic career development plan
• 6.2. Diversifying Income Streams
  • Exploring freelance, consulting, and gig opportunities
  • Passive income ideas and investments
• 6.3. Staying Informed and Agile
  • Keeping up with industry trends
  • Adapting to changes in the job market

Course Delivery:

• Format: Online interactive sessions with real-time discussions
• Duration: 6 weeks, 2 hours per week
• Materials: Course slides, worksheets, recommended reading lists

Target Audience:

• IT and Non-IT professionals facing uncertainty in their careers, looking to enhance their resilience and preparedness for potential job loss or recession.

Outcome:

Participants will leave the course with a comprehensive toolkit to navigate job loss, improve their employability, and develop a proactive approach to career management