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What You Can Do Before a Layoff Hits

Given the state of the U.S. economy and resulting corporate belt-tightening, it makes sense to be prepared for a possible layoff. And for those employed by a company struggling financially, getting “job search ready” is a wise move.
Here are some steps you can take to soften the blow should a layoff hit.

Get Your Resume Ready: […]

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Ten Essential Layoff Strategies

If you find yourself in the midst of a layoff, don’t despair. There are many things you can do to soften your landing and begin your job search.
First, review my article on layoff preparation and complete those steps as quickly as possible. Then, make sure that you:
1. Create your personal “parachute.”  Explore the company policy […]

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Top 10 Secrets to Career Success

Secret #1: Manage Your Career like a Business
One of the best ways to manage your career is to think like an entrepreneur
and manage yourself as though running your own small business. Spend some
time developing a business plan of how you are going to make YOU as
successful as you can be!
Like any entrepreneur, you need to […]

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