Comments on: Prepare for a Layoff

By: Banished from Corporate America? Work for Yourself

Banished from Corporate America? Work for Yourself — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:51:01 +0000

[...] And now, many feel like they have been banished from Corporate America for good. There are far fewer jobs for far more applicants than ever before, especially on Wall Street (where many of my friends and coaching clients were superstars for years before getting laid off). [...]

By: 10 Ways To Make Your Performance Review Pay Off -- Even In A Recession

10 Ways To Make Your Performance Review Pay Off -- Even In A Recession — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:03:27 +0000

[...] So this year, your performance review represents more than just an opportunity to justify that 3.5% raise. It’s your chance to document your value to the company, strengthen your internal brand, and improve your chances of staying employed in 2009 (if that’s the sort of thing you’re int… [...]

By: Financial Services Meltdown -- Merrill, and Lehman, and Bear, Oh My!

Financial Services Meltdown -- Merrill, and Lehman, and Bear, Oh My! — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:24:06 +0000

[...] How to Prepare for a Layoff [...]

By: How to Keep Your Job During a Recession

How to Keep Your Job During a Recession — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:09:45 +0000

[...] Amen. The bottom line is that there is no way to control whether you’ll keep your job during a recession or even during a strong economy. Today, all corporations go through layoffs and it’s hard to predict when or how they are going to happen. It’s not only companies in underperforming sectors that lay people off. You can waste a lot of time and energy worrying about layoffs that would be better spent preparing to minimize any negative fallout if it does happen. [...]

By: » More Recession Proofing Tips

» More Recession Proofing Tips — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:18:25 +0000

[...] to Look on the Bright Side – Recessions are always temporary. Pamela Skillings, the author of this Lifehack article says, “your layoff may be the kick in the pants you [...]