I was let go from a great company this past month when my division was cut to a fraction of its original size and scope.  I've prepared for interviews and have my first one next week.  But, being let go--how do you get around it in an interview?

If ever there’s been a time when job loss carried no stigma, the time is today.  With record numbers of layoffs occurring, you’ll find yourself in good company. As for addressing your layoff, there’s no “getting around it.”   It’s simply a matter of “getting to work on it.”  Adhere to the following three guidelines >>

Managers have a tough time meeting on-the-job demands, let alone keeping up with networking and personal career development. Deb shows how establishing a routine with manageable time commitments will allow you to enhance your managerial skills while continuing to develop your career.

Many people continue to ask What do I want to be when I grow up? throughout their lives. The key to exploring the world of careers begins by exploring the universe within you. Deb shows how to systematically monitor your interests and motivators and then breathe life into your personal career priorities.

Over and over job seekers are hearing about the importance of networking. Shy people may be tempted to say Networking's just not my thing, but unfortunately may lose out on opportunities or worse, watch them go to someone else. In this Shy Person's Guide to Networking, Deb describes how to master the emotional and intellectual landscape of professional networking. 

In the current culture of cutbacks, downsizing, and smaller benefits packages, morale has plummeted along with worker's trust and motivation. Effective managers know they must address this issue. Deb suggests several ways to increase employee motivation under these circumstances.

While the online application system may seem like a harebrained scheme that evil forces dreamed up just to make an already elusive process even more elusive, employers describe their intentions differently, so keeping a positive attitude is important. To maintain a sense of control of your job search, improve your relationship-building skills, as human-to-human interaction still provides the greatest opportunity for success in making a transition.

Weathering the emotional storm of a job loss is one of the most difficult trials an individual is likely to face over the course of a career.  As eager as you are to secure a new position, be sure you do the mental work required to intelligentlydiscuss your potential contributions to an organization.  It takes tremendous courage to move from what you have always known to unfamiliar territory. Deb offers some ideas.

Inheriting a team of workers presents interesting challenges and opportunities. To build peak performance you must address the weakenesses and challenges of the entire team. Yet as the new hire, you must walk a thin line to gain respect and motivate your team while giving specific feedback to individuals. The sooner you begin to address problem behaviors the better.  Deb offers guidelines to incorporate into your approach.

The extent to which employment has extended itself into the lives of workers is an unfortunate reality. Reflecting on the role that your work and/or your employer plays in defining you can lead to insights on satisfaction and fulfillment. Deb explores several themes to start the discovery.