Upsizing in a Downsizing World: Lessons Learned and Tips to Get You Back on Your Feet After Job Loss

Sudden job loss can be difficult and stressful-to both the person let go and his or her family as well. In Upsizing in a Downsizing World, author Jeannette Chau describes her personal journey from job loss to employment, providing useful job search advice she learned along the way.

Upsizing in a Downsizing World follows the entire process, from the moment of downsizing to landing a job again. Chau describes her experiences and discusses the important lessons she learned, including

• - telling family;
• - handling the job loss emotionally;
• - dealing with finances;
• - putting out a resume;
• - utilizing networking;
• - creating a personal brand;
• - employing social media;
• - learning the art of interviewing;
• - changing careers;
• - going back to school;
• - maintaining perseverance.

Chau provides a thoughtful look at the many tools, choices, and opportunities available to one after experiencing job loss, and she gives encouragement and empathy to those who face the same situation.