Recession

Layoff Survivor Story

by jennyym on January 29, 2009

Some people might say Angela was lucky but in my opinion, more than luck, what got her employed within a month of her layoff was taking quick action to get the word out about her layoff and take advantage of any promising opportunity that came her way. Angela was a client of mine a couple of years [...]

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Make a Career-forward Move in the New Year

by jennyym on December 20, 2008

Okay, people. This will probably be my last blog post of 2008. I know it’s a bit early, but nonetheless, it’s true. I’m taking this opportunity to introduce my recurring theme of 2009. I know some of you might get tired of hearing it, but others need to hear it as often as I can [...]

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Okay, so there’s no more spinning it, there’s no more if-we-don’t-say-the-word-it-isn’t… There’s only the truth. As in, we are in a recession. See, that wasn’t so hard, was it? To borrow Rule #1 of AA, The first step is admitting you have a problem. Now, breathe deeply, and let’s get to it… Here’s my best advice [...]

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