Those who face redundancy might find it easier to get a new job if they have more qualifications, it has been suggested.
According to the Mirror, employers are more inclined to "look favourably" on applicants who have a greater level of certification indicating their expertise.
It noted that prospective adult learners who want to gain more qualifications could get financial help taking a course.
For example, people might find they are eligible for an Adult Learning Grant worth up to £30 a week while they are studying.
The Mirror noted that it might also be possible for people dealing with redundancy to start running a business themselves.
It cited the example set by Phil Hall, a public relations executive, who lost his job in February this year.
He revealed that after looking for work for six months, he decided to set up his own public relations company.
"Even though I have become self-employed by accident rather than design, I hope this will ultimately turn out to be a good decision," he commented.
The PR expert now takes care of four clients through the business he started earlier this year.
This comes after the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) in Wales advised people who have been made redundant to improve their skills.
It noted that the recession has led to higher levels of unemployment in some fields, but that getting qualifications and more skills could increase job prospects, the Western Mail reported.
The director of Rics Wales Cathy McLean noted that both established workers and new graduates are struggling with the prospect of finding a position.
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