Are the signs of termination looming over your head?

You are not alone. Amid talks of layoffs in many companies, employees all around the nation are gathering around the office water cooler to see who will be the next victim of job cuts.

As the recipient of an unexpected layoff in 2001, I have first hand knowledge of what it feels like to hear the following words:

“I’m sorry, but we are going to have to let you go. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Need tips to survive a job layoff?

Feel like Gilligan stranded on Layoff Island?

As a result of corporate downsizing many qualified candidates are now looking for a job.

Bouncing back from a career crisis can strengthen your ability to lead others, force you to develop new skills and reposition you for a comeback. Read the rest of this entry »