Upsizing in a Downsizing World

Sudden job loss can be difficult and stressfulto 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.