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Do THIS Right AFTER You are Terminated

December 4, 2020 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Terminated, Fired, Let Go

. It’s probably 99% it’s a business decision. They need to cut back even in good times and in bad times. They need to strip assets. They need to save money and human resources are very costly. So it’s not against you. Don’t take it personally.

Filed Under: Career Coaching, career management Tagged With: career advice for 40 year-olds, career advice for college students, career advice for young people, career management, career management and development, career management process, i got laid off, i lost my job now what, job search covid, job search strategies 2020, lost my job, lost my job today

Severance and How Long to Wait to Start a Job Search

November 20, 2020 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Severance and How Long to Wait to Start a Job Search

Should you wait until your severance runs out to start your job search?

Filed Under: Career Coaching, Job Loss, Job Search Tagged With: when to start job search

How To Rebound After A Layoff

June 12, 2020 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

A layoff can be tough on you mentally, emotionally and physically. The renowned Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, a measure of how stress can affect health, rates a termination from work a number 8. Today, terminations, downsizing, canning, layoffs or whatever you name this action, are frequent. It’s a part of business operations as resources […]

Filed Under: Career Coaching, career management, Job Loss Tagged With: career management, job loss

ARE YOU AS GOOD ON PAPER AS YOU ARE IN PERSON?

August 14, 2019 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Resume

Many resumes and LinkedIn profiles of people I meet have me wondering whether I met a different person. Are you as good on paper as you are in person?

Filed Under: Career Coaching, career management, Career Tips, Executive Career Management, Executive Coaching, Job Search, Resume writing

Be Careful What You Articulate on Social Media

July 31, 2019 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Be Careful What You Articulate on Social Media

Don’t let comments haunt you years down the road when a hiring authority conducts a detailed web search of your activities. Be careful what you articulate on social media.

Filed Under: Career Coaching, career management, Executive Career Management, Social Media

Terminated or Laid Off – How to Leave Your Job Professionally

July 12, 2018 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Terminated or Laid Off - How to Leave Your Job Professionally

Whether you leave on your own accord or not, how you transition out of a job has a significant impact on your professional future. Leaving an employer on a bad note causes irreparable damage that not only hurts your chances of future employment with that company but also adds a red flag to your employment […]

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What Did You Learn from Downsizing?

June 6, 2018 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

What Did You Learn from Downsizing?

Losing your job through downsizing is a tough life lesson. It’s not just emotionally and financially difficult, it forces you to confront difficult truths, too. Don’t throw away the chance for real growth, even when it’s painful: What did you learn from downsizing? Here are eight lessons my own clients have learned over the years […]

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Connect with Recruiters

May 22, 2018 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

Connect with Recruiters

A professional recruiter isn’t a nuisance call, or a minor gatekeeper to the jobs you want, they are hiring influencers you are fortunate to know, and should work hard to keep as valuable network connections. Busy and in-demand, it can be difficult to connect with the right recruiters, but it’s worth the effort. A placement […]

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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

December 11, 2017 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

resume A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

The old wisdom says you have a choice: Either put in a small amount of effort to prevent an issue, or spend a great deal of effort fixing it once it’s become significant. Stitches in a weakening seam, or making sure your resume is up-to-date before you need it, a little effort now can save […]

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How to Fail an Interview

August 29, 2017 by Downsize with Dignity Leave a Comment

How to Fail an Interview

As a Career Coach, Executive Coach, and eMBA Coach, I’ve heard so many interview horror stories! All of these interview nightmares are preventable. If you are prepared, come to the interview with a positive attitude, and follow through afterward. Interviewing is hard work, and can be exhausting, but it doesn’t have to be the stuff […]

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