Unemployment Update: month #1

I was laid off from my job on January 18, so yesterday was the end of my first month of being jobless. Since that time, I've:

• Worked with a specialist to update my resume
• Applied for seven jobs
• Updated my LinkedIn account
• Ordered networking business cards
• Participated in four job hunting webinars through my outplacement service
• Attended 10 Medical Terminology classes and maintained a 98 average
• Completed half of a touch typing course
• Signed up for a weight loss program through St Luke's Hospital

I've applied for unemployment, but there's an issue with my claim, so I haven't received any compensation yet. As part of the unemployment process, I have to apply for two jobs every week and keep a record of it. I've done that for three weeks, so far.

My goal for the next month is to attend an intermediate Excel class, finish Medical Terminology and get ready to start Medical Office Administration class, apply for at least eight more jobs, and hopefully start volunteering at some kind of hospital/healthcare related office.