Being Unemployed Sucks

Unemployment Survival Guide

Category: Tools

Web Apps for the Unemployed

Unemployed (or Preparing to Be)? These Sites Could Be Your Best Friends by PC World

Tools for Freelancers

Top 10 Tools for Freelancers (via Lifehacker.com)

Free Adobe Software for Unemployed Developers

Adobe is offering free software to unemployed developers. They are giving  away Adobe Flex Builder 3, regularly sold for US$249. Go to their website for more details and to download.

Tax Time for Everyone (Even the Unemployed)

If your adjusted gross income is $57,000 or less in 2009, you can get free tax preparation and e-filing. The IRS website lists many companies to choose from. The most popular being Turbo Tax Free Edition. To prepare and file taxes for State, it will cost $27.95. As you know, the first $2,400 of Unemployment Tax [...]

Twitter Lists for the Unemployed

Here are some lists that I’ve compiled on Twitter to help with your job search. Job Search Resume Help Career Coaches Human Resources

Unemployed. Broke. Health Insurance??

When you’ve been let go your first and most obvious concern is the loss of your income – but another great concern should be your health insurance. Heaven forbid you were to get into an accident or get very ill. An emergency room visit can cost you anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars. COBRA [...]

Test Your Interview Skills

Via Lifehacker comes Better Talking 1. Sign up to get a phone number to call and your pin 2. Call and take our prep interview at any time you wish 3. Share the interview with your network & experts 4. Get feedback & new ideas on how to answer tough questions 5. Win the job! [...]