Embracing the Change
7(18)
Introduction
8(2)
Your Career So Far
10(2)
Coping With Being Laid Off
12(2)
Managing Change
14(2)
Stuck in a Rut
16(1)
The Need to Grow
17(1)
Keeping Positive
18(2)
Circle of Influence
20(2)
Key Elements in Your Life
22(2)
Taking a Step Back
24(1)
Get to Know Yourself
25(24)
What is There to Know?
26(2)
Knowledge and Skills
28(1)
Behaviors
29(1)
Transferable Skills
30(2)
SWOT
32(2)
Your Personal Values
34(2)
Values Exercise
36(2)
What Motivates You?
38(2)
Your Motivation Profile
40(2)
Your Traits
42(1)
Using Personality Profiles
43(1)
Your Lifeline - Past
44(2)
Your Lifeline - Future
46(2)
Seeing Through Others' Eyes
48(1)
Your Future Career
49(26)
Your Interests
50(2)
Your Ideal Role
52(2)
Picturing Your Future
54(2)
Visioning Your Ideal Role
56(2)
What Are Your Options?
58(2)
Employment Options
60(2)
Interim Roles
62(2)
Thinking of Self-Employment
64(2)
Other Factors to Consider
66(1)
Considering a Franchise
67(1)
Voluntary Roles
68(1)
Taking a Sabbatical
69(1)
Making Your Decisions
70(2)
Deciding Your Next Role
72(1)
Do Your Research
73(1)
Getting The Timing Right
74(1)
Marketing Yourself
75(18)
Finding Your Next Role
76(2)
Getting Your Resume Right
78(2)
Preparing Your Resume
80(2)
Your Cover Letter
82(1)
Planning Your Campaign
83(1)
Doing Your Research
84(1)
Using Employment Agencies
85(1)
Online Employment Sites
86(2)
Managing Your Networks
88(1)
Networking Exercise
89(1)
Speculative Approaches
90(1)
References
91(1)
Keeping up the Momentum
92(1)
Successful Interviews
93(22)
Preparing For Interviews
94(2)
Your Appearance Matters
96(2)
Body Language
98(2)
Some Interview Tips
100(2)
Behavioral Interviews
102(2)
Handling Questions
104(2)
More on Handling Questions
106(2)
Your Turn to Ask
108(1)
Getting Feedback
109(1)
Assessment Centers
110(2)
Aptitude Tests
112(2)
Personality Tests
114(1)
Developing Yourself
115(12)
Defining Your Needs
116(2)
What Are Your Options?
118(2)
Working Out a Plan
120(2)
Maximizing Your Strengths
122(1)
Aligning Your Career Plans
123(1)
Returning to Studying
124(1)
Considering an MBA
125(1)
Retraining For a New Career
126(1)
Looking After Yourself
127(12)
Having the Right Mindset
128(1)
Using Your Time Effectively
129(1)
Keeping Motivated
130(2)
Positive Visioning
132(2)
Believing in Yourself
134(1)
Managing Stress
135(1)
Stress - Recognize the Signs
136(1)
Keeping Active
137(1)
Healthy Habits
138(1)
Starting a Business
139(18)
Working For Yourself
140(2)
Working From Home
142(2)
Writing Your Business Plan
144(1)
Purpose, Vision and Values
145(1)
Getting Into the Detail
146(2)
Marketing Basics
148(2)
Promotion and Sales
150(2)
Being Self-Employed
152(2)
Business Partnerships
154(2)
Other Options
156(1)
Seeking Help
157(12)
Benefits of an External View
158(1)
Where to Look For Help
159(1)
Turning to Your Friends
160(2)
Using a Personal Coach
162(2)
Choosing an Accountant
164(2)
Looking for Business Advice
166(2)
Financial Advice
168(1)
Money Matters
169(16)
Investing Your Payout
170(2)
Your Household Budget
172(2)
Budget Busting Tips
174(2)
Financing Your New Venture
176(2)
Other Financing Options
178(1)
Applying For Finance
179(1)
Getting State Support
180(2)
Negotiating Your Salary
182(2)
Finalizing the Deal
184(1)
Additional Resources
185(26)
Transferable Skills Inventory
186(5)
Personality Resources
191(1)
More on Personality Traits
192(2)
Freeing up Your Mind
194(2)
Thinking Differently
196(2)
Two More Quick Exercises
198(1)
Resume Resources
199(1)
Resume Template
200(2)
Further Reading
202(2)
Practice Questions
204(2)
New Business Resources
206(2)
US Tax and Job Links
208(1)
UK Tax and Job Links
209(1)
It's Not About Luck
210(1)
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