Believe it or not, there was actually a time when companies felt bad about cutting their employees loose. I know you might find this unimaginable now, but there really was a time when draconian, across-the-board layoffs were truly difficult decisions for some companies.

My first job loss resulted in my only exposure to outplacement counseling. It changed the way that I would search for – and get – just about any job I applied for.

If you’re interested in learning how the big dogs get help when they’re looking for work, read the article to find out if you think this training will benefit you.