INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make sure you have all your documents and information organized in such a way that you can find something quickly if asked. This is equally important if you have a phone interview. Keeping your papers neat and organized gives the interviewer a good impression of you and shows that you're taking the job search seriously. Even if the interview isn't in person, it will come across over the phone how prepared you are. If you're going into the unemployment office in person, dress as you would if you were going to a job interview or business meeting. You want to send a signal to the unemployment officer that you take the entire process seriously. If you previously worked in a job where you were required to wear a uniform, and you don't have any appropriate business attire, just keep your appearance clean and neat. Avoid casual clothing, such as cut-off shorts or T-shirts with large graphics or slogans. Particularly at the initial interview, the unemployment officer typically is trying to determine your eligibility for benefits. Answer questions directly and honestly. The interviewer typically doesn't want to hear long, involved stories about your work history or your reputation with your previous employer. Keep your answers brief and direct, and avoid straying to any other topics. Be careful and precise about what you say. Avoid making jokes, especially in a phone interview, that could be misunderstood and endanger your benefits. Especially if your former employer is involved in your initial interview, the atmosphere may be tense. Keep your tone polite and civil, and avoid getting defensive or argumentative. The easiest way to do this is to keep all your statements to the facts only. If you want to say something that relates more to your feelings about something than something specific that happened, keep it to yourself. You may have more serious issues with your former employer, such as a potential discrimination claim. In that situation, having an attorney represent you during your initial interview can help you avoid saying anything that could jeopardize that claim. After the interviewer has completed their questions, they may ask if you have any questions for them. Now is the time to find out anything you need to know about the process. If you read anything that you didn't understand, ask the interviewer for clarification. Take notes if it's something important that you need to remember. If you tend to get nervous during these kinds of meetings, you may want to write out a list of questions before the interview so you don't forget about anything you wanted to ask.

SUMMARY: Organize your information. Dress appropriately for an in-person interview. Discuss the reasons your employment was terminated. Remain polite, calm, and reasonable. Ask the interviewer questions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Miscarrying is an incredibly emotional experience. It's normal to feel a sense of loss and you need to allow yourself time to grieve the baby. The emotions you experienced after a miscarriage are normal and may be quite intense. Many women feel sadness or anger. Some unfairly blame themselves or those around them. Allow yourself to experience emotions, even negative ones. Journaling your thoughts during the weeks following your miscarriage can be a healthy way to process your feelings. Remember, hormones play a role as well. The hormonal response you have to pregnancy and miscarriage increase the intensity of your emotions. It's not uncommon to cry for prolonged periods in the wake of a miscarriage. Trouble eating and sleeping are also common after losing a baby. While the emotions may be difficult to deal with, you need to allow yourself to experience them fully. Try to remind yourself these feelings are temporary and, with time, you'll feel closer to normal. Having a strong support network is very important after a miscarriage. Seek out guidance, comfort, and advice from those around you, especially people who've undergone a similar ordeal. Nurses at hospitals see a lot of miscarriages. Talk to the nurse who worked with you and see if she knows any support groups in the area. It can be hard to make others understand a miscarriage. Many women find it helpful to talk to people who've undergone the same experience. Try to explain to your loved ones how you are feeling and what you need from them. Some people need a lot of extra support after a miscarriage while others might crave space. There is no wrong way to feel after suffering pregnancy loss. There are many resources online that address pregnancy loss and some include forums where you can share your thoughts with others. Sites like angelfire.com, mend.org, and aplacetoremember.com are good sites to go to in the weeks after your miscarriage. Join a support group to meet other women and families who have experienced miscarriage. You can find a local group at http://nationalshare.org. Many people will say the wrong thing to you after a miscarriage. For the most part, people are not trying to be hurtful but they may be at a loss as to what to say. When trying to help, your loved ones may end up saying the wrong thing. Many people will make comments trying to help you feel better. They may say something like, "At least you weren't very far along" or "You can try again." If you have other children, they might advise you to take comfort in them. They fail to realize such comments negate the loss you're suffering. Try to cope with these comments without getting angry. Simply say something like, "I know you are trying to help, and I appreciate that, but those kinds of comments aren't helpful right now." The vast majority of people do not mean to offend and will genuinely want to know if they're saying anything upsetting to you. It takes time to recover from a miscarriage. However, if it's been more than a few months and you're still feeling off you may need psychiatric help. A miscarriage can be traumatic. The assistance of a professional therapist or counselor can help you manage your grief. You can find a therapist by calling your insurance provider and asking what doctors in your area are covered by your program. You can also ask for a referral from your general practitioner of OB/GYN. If cost is an issue, many therapist and psychiatrist offer sliding scales. There are also low cost clinics in most big cities that offer free or discounted counseling.

SUMMARY:
Allow yourself time to grieve. Seek support from others. Prepare for misguided comments. See a therapist, if necessary.