Keep Busy During the Times That You’ve Been Furloughed and Try to Learn New Skills
For the many workers who have been furloughed during this difficult time, don’t let your skills get rusty.
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00:00 For the many workers who have been furloughed during this difficult time, it's important
00:07 to stay busy and not just refuse to let your skills get rusty, but maybe pick up a new
00:11 one or two as well.
00:13 37 percent of employers told Challenger, Gray and Christmas that employees would likely
00:17 be furloughed in the next three months, according to a March poll of 254 American companies.
00:22 Given that people are being asked to go out as little as possible, that mostly leaves
00:26 virtual options.
00:28 CBS Chicago recommends checking out Class Central, which has compiled a list of thousands
00:32 of online courses you can take from Coursera, edX and more.
00:36 If sitting through a whole class feels overwhelming, check out a webinar.
00:40 Many are just an hour long, and sites like Career Contessa are offering them free, including
00:45 ones on topics like job searching advice during coronavirus with career coaches and what type
00:50 of career transition is right for you.
00:52 If you're looking to take a more active role, you can use this time to network, too.
00:57 Fast Company points out that the Adobe Summit and Salesforce Connection are free and virtual
01:01 this year, so you can connect with other people attending the event and map out the most important
01:06 events you want to attend.
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