Synopsis
Written by someone who helps people find amazing careers for a living, and the same someone who was laid off herself in 2009… I’ve walked a mile in your shoes and now I’m here to help you avoid the rut that I was in for so long. A day-by-day guide to accelerate the job transition for laid off professionals. After losing a job, some are tempted to fall into depression, some scramble to just "find another job" and others have goals, a game plan, and dangerous expectations. Crush the Pink Slip delves into the gamut of emotions that comes along with job loss but reveals that practical plan to help you get back to meaningful work, fast! If you need a little handholding in this cruel new world of job searching, look no further! We'll walk, step-by-step, together through the process of getting back to work. Each day for 60 days, you will go through a lesson or personal story and apply your newfound knowledge with an application exercise. Some of the days include: • Do You Really Need to Go Back to School? - Day 10 • Know Your Worth - Day 15 • Bring Your Resume into the 21st Century - Day 25 • Scripts for Likely Situations - Day 36 • How to Tackle Interview Questions - Day 45 • Stop Tweaking Your Job Search to Death - Day 49 • Helping Your Spouse Understand... - Day 56 Mark your calendars...because 60 days from now, you'll be well on your way to getting back to work!
About the Author
Brenda M. Cunningham, CEO at ROYAL Resume Services is a CPRW (Certified Professional Resume Writer), CJSS (Certified Job Search Strategist), and is a recognized expert in the field of career services. Having been laid off herself, Brenda has successfully navigated job search terrains and wants you to avoid some of the common pitfalls she sees everyday as a career manager. Over her 11-plus-year career she has helped hundreds of clients overcome frustration in their job searches through effective resumes, attention-grabbing LinkedIn profiles, interview and job-search-strategy coaching, and by articulating her clients’ awesomeness on paper. She couples her technical background in Electrical Engineering with her encouraging, tough-love approach to address audiences at all levels within their careers. To stop struggling through your transition, contact Brenda at www.pushcareermanagement.com. I totally hope you enjoy, and grow from, this book.
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