Rebound by Martha Finney is one of the best career books I’ve read in a long time. The author focuses on a single topic: getting laid off when you’re in mid-career. While some reviewers claim Rebound offers nothing new, I would say Rebound puts the information together in a compelling style that’s easy to follow. […]
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Escape From Cubicle Nation…but to what?
Pamela Slim’s book, Escape from Cubicle Nation, will be available at the end of this month. It’s a really good book about starting your business — something most corporate denizens will need to do, whether they want to or not. Today Pam wrote an article for the New York Times career section. She writes that […]
Networking for Career: What NOT To Do
Career change often starts with information search. That’s a good thing. But before you start, take a few minutes to study how to accomplish this goal. Here’s an email I received from a well-meaning changer. See how many mistakes you can spot: I hope you are well and I’m sorry for bothering you. I found […]
Helping a Friend With a Job Search
We see many articles about jump-starting your own job search but this articles targets friends of job seekers. The author herself went through a painful job search. Now happily employed, she’s put together these very helpful tips. Just buying someone a hot chocolate or giving thm a ride can make a huge difference, she says. […]
Job Loss Resources (and some good news)
Career consultant Alison Doyle is giving away copies of her book, Internet Your Way To A Good Job Online. She’s got some good resources for job hunters. Usually I say, “You get what you pay for,” but this seems to be the Real Deal. Click here for more.
Managing Layoffs With Grace
A Business week columnist presented what she calls “etiquette tips” for those who are laid-off as well as those who survive. Go here to read the column. A few key ideas: When you’re laid off, write a few personal notes to colleagues in your current and recent jobs. Talk about why you enjoyed the business […]