Reset : how to beat the job loss blues and get ready for your next act

A motivational self-help career book that tells a very personal story as well; in this case, one man's Great Recession-era journey of maintaining his sanity and spirit during a job market free fall with practical, real world lessons along the way.;Acknowledgments; Foreword by Mika Brzezinski; Introduction; Author's Note; 1. My Story: The Emotional Phases of Unemployment; 2. Work Ethic: Unemployment Hurts Because I Love to Work; 3. Who Am I? The Inner Game of Dealing with Insecurity and Uncertainty; 4. Become a Networking Machine: Rules of Thumb for Effective Networking; 5. Buyer's Market: Know Your Value; 6. Welcome to Hell: HR and Interviewing; 7. Lose to Win: Weight, That Is; 8. Life Goes On: The Social Life of the Unemployed; 9. Reinvention -- It's Your Turn: Can You Pinpoint Opportunity? Welcome to the new world of jobs in security. Layoff . If you haven't experienced one, you know someone who has. Dwain Schenck speaks with authority; not only has he seen energetic, talented, and accomplished friends undergo the stress of job loss, but he, too, has felt the sting of being "let go." Reset is the uncompromising portrait of Schenck's journey: a successful journalist and communications professional who joins the ranks of the unemployed during the most dismal job market in modern history, his initial reactions of denial and depression sabotage his morale and motivation. Then, with the assistance of friends, wisdom from experts, and good old-fashioned creativity and tenacity, Schenck turns his attitude around. The hard-won, valuable advice and techniques in these pages can work for anyone concerned about job loss or keeping a job. Reset can position you to get back on your feet, often landing in a better place. Schenck covers a wide variety of topics with a humorous, light touch that balances the serious subjects within, which include: The Emotional Phases of Unemployment Who Am I? Insecurity and Uncertainty Rules for Effective Networking Knowing Your Value in a Buyer's Market The Social Life of the Unemployed Mastering the Art of Reinvention With insight and inspiration from Mika Brzezinski, Donald Trump, Christine Hefner, Mort Zuckerman, Susie Essman, Donny Deutsch, Larry David, Joe Echevarria, Mike Barnicle, and Joe Scarborough Drawing from advice and inspiration from respected experts, celebrities, and business leaders, presents a self-help career book that shows how to navigate the world of unemployment without breaking down.