Laid Off? What Would Miranda Priestly Do?

Marie Claire has a great article, layoff advice from “alpha females.”  Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada immediately came to mind when thinking of the “alpha female.” Advice includes: More than anything else, it is so important to be financially prepared for a break in employment. The first thing I said to myself after [...]

For Job Seekers: Free Resume and Business Cards from Staples

Now through June 13, Staples stores across the country will print 20 copies of your resume and 40 business cards for free as part of the office giant’s Job Stimulus Program. Click here for details and store locations.

Laid Off? Leave Gracefully, Not in a Blaze of Glory

It seems as if no industry is immune to layoffs. There doesn’t appear to be any rhyme or reason to it. Lay offs are hitting high-tech, law firms, manufacturers, restaurants, and the travel industry. Unfortunately for those of us that still have jobs, it doesn’t show any signs of abating. So what if it happens to you? How will you handle yourself? Will you go out metaphorically “guns blazing” or will you leave gracefully with your pride intact?

Unemployed?: Tips for Tax Time

Doing your taxes is difficult enough. But if you’re dealing with a layoff, it can be even more difficult to navigate what is required for tax filing purposes. CNNMoney.com offers answers for filing as the April 15 deadline approaches.

From Unemployed to Self-Employed?

There’s nothing like a layoff to get the creative juices flowing on what’s next. For many, it’s a matter of finding another job. But for others, it awakens a spirit of entrepreneurship – either because of a burning desire to chart one’s own course or never again be in a situation to be downsized. Being your own boss isn’t as easy as it sounds. Business Week offers tips on how.

Laid Off: Making The Best of a Bad Situation

Chandra Fox, e-resume.net: The turbulent winds of a stormy job market are here, and if the winds blow in your direction, you should be prepared to handle things. Nobody likes drastic change when it comes to their careers. Americans, on average, spend 70% of their waking hours, Monday through Friday, on work-related activities. That being [...]

Tips For Negotiating A Severance Deal

Nicholas Carlson, Silicon Valley Insider: Today, 850 at Viacom, 500 at NBC Universal and another 12,000 AT&T found out they will lose their jobs in layoffs.We hope not, but if you’re in a media company that hasn’t had layoffs yet, you could be next.  Here’s the good news, CareerProtection.com’s Kirk Nemer told us: It’s really, [...]

Interview Chatter: 7 Survival Skills for Job Seekers

Interview Chatter: 7 Survival Skills for Job Seekers Survival of the fittest is an appropriate term in the climate of our global culture today. Not just America, but overseas – only the strong survive. Phil Gerbyshak from Slacker Manager features an article written by Tony Wagner author of The Global Achievement Gap, called Hiring the [...]