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We know that finding your next job is your top priority. The UW has arranged for Professional & Organizational Development (POD) to provide a full complement of career transition services for employees facing layoff.
Career Counseling: Through December 2009, staff notified of a layoff or reduction in hours are eligible for three 45-minute career counseling appointments with the UW’s Career Development Manager. To schedule an appointment, send an email to uwcardev@u.washington.edu. (Note: Starting in January 2010, this service will no longer be funded, and fee-based career counseling will be offered to all staff through Professional & Organizational Development.)
If you are a UW employee in active layoff status, you are eligible for the following courses at the fee-exempt or fee-reduced rates shown.
Eligible Courses for Autumn '09:
To be eligible you must have already received your official Layoff Notification Letter and be considered by the UW as in active layoff status. (Ask your HR Consultant if you have any questions about your layoff status.) If you meet these criteria, complete the registration steps listed below. You will be registered on a space-available basis.
NOTE: If you are in active layoff status, you are welcome to register for any POD Quarterly Courses but will pay the regular fees for the courses not listed above.
SkillSoft e-Learning accounts are available at no cost to UW staff and faculty and provide access to more than 1,000 online courses, including career development topics and industry overviews. SkillSoft also provides courses that map to various professional certifications or satisfy continuing education requirements.
Subscriptions will remain active through the end of 2009, so employees can access their accounts even after separation from UW employment.
Open an e-Learning account, or access an existing account.
The following e-Learning courses are recommended for employees in transition:
By actively pursuing a job search, you may be able to secure another position at the UW or elsewhere prior to the effective date of the layoff.
The current economic situation has reduced, but not eliminated, the number of available UW jobs. Create or update your candidate profile at the UW's employment website if you have not done so, and search for jobs. Consider exploring temporary employment opportunities at the University.
TIP: If you are scheduled for layoff, you may request to meet with a UWHR consultant or employment specialist to discuss UW employment opportunities and learn about the application process. Find your department’s assigned UWHR representatives online.
WorkSource is a partnership of the Employment Security Department and other state, local and nonprofit agencies. WorkSource offers a wide array of free employment and training services to state residents. Services are available after your last day of employment, and include:
Find your nearest WorkSource office online or in the White Pages of your phonebook.
TIP: Need online access for your job search? Computer kiosks are available at most public libraries, UW libraries, and at the Staff Human Resources Center at 1320 NE Campus Parkway.
Tip: Networking can be an invaluable resource when facing layoff. Webster’s Dictionary defines networking as “The act or process of informally sharing information or support, especially among members of a professional group.” Networking is really who you know and, more importantly, who knows you. What contacts do you already have? How can you develop more?
Layoff Support Resources
Are you being laid off from a research-related position or have research experience from another employer?
UW researchers have submitted over 500 grant proposals for funding by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). As grants are approved, new UW research positions will become available. Log into the employment website and keyword search “ARRA” to find ARRA-funded positions.