Ep. 098: How to Bounce Back After a Layoff, with Sherri Thomas
Losing a job is tough; getting laid off unexpectedly is even harder. It's emotionally devastating when all of the sudden you lose your job, your paycheck, and the vision you had of yourself, all in one fell swoop.
Career coach and guest expert, Sherri Thomas, shares her tips on how to bounce back from such professional setbacks. She recommends:
Sherri Thomas is Founder and Career Strategist of Career Coaching 360. She helps professionals think differently and proactively about careers. She is the author of two books, The Bounce Back: Personal Stories of Bouncing Back Higher and Faster from a Layoff, Re-org, or Career Setback and Career Smart: 5 Steps to a Powerful Personal Brand.
Sherri is also a Huffington Post columnist and keynote speaker. Her career advice has been featured in the WSJ, Time, and other publications. Sherri is offering Mac’s List listeners her video series, 15 Clever Ways to Get More Job Offers free.
Ben's Job Search Resource: Unemployment FAQsBen’s resource this week is FAQ’s about Termination from Employment from the website, The Balance. It consists of clear questions and concise answers to the most common questions you have if you are departing from a job.
Find Your Dream Job Listener Question: An Ethical DilemmaBecky, Ben, Jessica, and Mac offer advice to J.L., from Chicago, Illinois. She asks,
“Is it appropriate to ask an employer about their ethics during an interview?”
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