Job Loss Archives - Midlife Career Strategy https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/category/job-loss Fast Track To Career Freedom. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:36:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 Performance Reviews: Does your boss have an agenda? https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/2949 Sat, 03 Sep 2022 08:26:36 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=2949 Nearly every company has a reward system that they can’t spell out. Often they’re not even aware of what they’re doing. Here are some questions to assess your boss’s agenda. Never ask these questions aloud. But listen for what your coworkers say…and don’t say. Does your company value sales and marketing more than support, tech, […]

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]]> Job Search Advice: Career Coaching vs Outplacement https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/5050 Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:25:18 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=5050 Career development advice for mid-life mid-career executives and managers: Job search following a layoff. This is one of my older videos – for a more recent one, click here.

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]]> 7 Steps To Turn Rejection Into Career Growth https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/4809 Tue, 10 May 2016 09:22:29 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=4809 Q. “When my application, idea or proposal gets rejected, should my next move be “Ask for feedback?” A. Here’s one of the few times I’d say, “Never!” Okay. “Hardly ever.” Instead … When you’re rejected: (1) Don’t expect logic. Selections can be arbitrary. I’ve seen committees split 50/50 over the top two — and select […]

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]]> Handling A Job Interview After Getting Fired https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/4699 Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:22:00 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=4699 Recently I came across this question in a social media forum: “I was just fired. How do I handle the story when interviewing for a new job?” The questioner’s name wasn’t given, so let’s call her Felicia. And her first question was, “Can I sue?” The truth is, most people who are fired do not […]

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]]> Midlife Career Moves When You Lose Your Job https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/4614 Mon, 15 Jun 2015 13:11:10 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=4614 Some time ago the Wall Street Journal carried a story about a 49-year-old public relations specialist, laid off four years ago, currently working as a seasonal post office employee. “Could he hope to be back on a payroll?” the article asked. Here’s what I’d advise if he called me. (1) Gain momentum early. When you […]

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]]> Networking for Job Search: Your Midlife Career Strategy For Success https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/3637 Tue, 10 Dec 2013 22:20:25 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=3637 A few weeks ago I attended a networking event with some very impressive people. One participant “Curtis” had recently left his job as a corporate vice president. He’d obviously enjoyed considerable success, yet he was clearly nervous about networking. Curtis introduced himself almost apologetically, with self-deprecating humor about his situation. He had found some consulting […]

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]]> Career Change: Are you truly eager to escape the corporate cubicle? https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/3082 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:44:50 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=3082 Nearly every week I talk to someone who is REALLY eager to get the hell out of Dodge. They’re usually experienced senior executives. They want to become self-employed, and sometimes they NEED to take action because they anticipate layoffs, downsizing and their own daily frustration. So why haven’t you escaped yet? You need your benefits […]

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]]> “Video: Bad news or bad dream?” https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/2984 Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:57:14 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=2984 It’s happened to all of us … that sinking feeling of, “What’s that all about?” Are you really going to be stuck with the bad assignment, sent off to the Middle of Nowhere or even fired? The truth is … Responding to your fear can turn a bad dream into bad news. And most likely […]

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]]> Getting Laid Off: A Documentary https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/2227 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:05:19 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=2227 I just watched a powerful movie – Lemoade – The Movie. It’s one of those documentaries where there’s no voiceover- just people talking about their experience. They’re not all young and they’re living examples of how to deal with a layoff or indeed any crisis. Two quotes: “Don’t be the person out there looking for […]

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]]> Career Planning Book Review: Career Comeback by Bradley Richardson https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/archives/2118 Fri, 18 May 2012 18:07:55 +0000 https://midlifecareerstrategy.com/?p=2118 As a career consultant, I’m on the lookout for books to recommend to my clients, especially those faced with unexpected job loss. Career Comeback passes the test. One preliminary note: The cover refers to failed business ventures, but this topic does not appear to be covered. Publishers, not authors, usually write cover copy, so we […]

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