You are then left to fend for yourself and many months later, you may wish you had been given more help. Career counseling that continues until you land that next job will be worth more to you than an extra month s pay. If you are currently employed, or if outplacement is not available to you, consider your options. A seminar is fine but it will not see you through the job-hunting process. You need advice and support.
Job hunting is stressful and lonely.
You may feel that you are the only one going through what you are going through. You may even feel as though you will never work again. Unemployed people sometimes become embarrassed by their situation and pretend they are not looking for a new job which is the worst thing they can do. When you are unemployed and searching for work, the more people who know what you are looking for, the better. Spend time regularly with other job hunters, and also with a professional counselor who can give you solid advice.