Did you just receive a layoff notice?

If you’ve felt the sting of a pink slip slapped into your hand, you need reassurance that you can survive a recent layoff.

You want to know immediately…What to do if you are laid off without notice?

In 2001, I was given “my walking papers” from a job I loved, without notice. Even though I was a skilled recruiter, accustomed to helping people find new jobs, I was clueless as how I should rebound from being downsized unexpectedly. Read the rest of this entry »

So you have a few employment gaps in your resume?

Don’t fret. You’re not alone. In this economy, many conscientious professionals experienced a layoff, firing or an unplanned sabbatical from work.

Working moms in particular, are extending their maternity leave to take care of fragile newborns and rambunctious toddlers.

If you find yourself struggling to fill the gaps in your career, fill the cracks honestly using the following strategies. Read the rest of this entry »

Answering tough interview questions is no cakewalk.  It’s war.

It’s hard enough to try to look good in your interview suit without getting a run in your pantyhose. Now you have to appear calm, cool and collected as your potential boss throws a multitude of crafty questions to test your ability to think under pressure.

Have no fear. I’m here to help you win the job interview battle.

Use these 5 amazing answers to the all time toughest interview questions and Sun-Tzu yourself to job interview victory. Read the rest of this entry »