Blog Profile / Laid Off And Looking - WSJ.com
| URL : | http://blogs.wsj.com/laidoff/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Career & Jobs / Job Hunting | |
| Posts on Regator: | 312 | |
| Posts / Week: | 1.3 | |
| Archived Since: | December 12, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Laid Off and Looking Back
In December 2008, we launched the Laid Off and Looking blog as a way for WSJ readers and job seekers to learn firsthand about how rising unemployment was affecting Americans. We asked 29 laid off professionals with M.B.A. degrees to share what it was like for them to deal with suddenly becoming unemployed and having to search for a new job. Show More Summary
Working with Financial Recruiters
The pros and cons of using search professionals
After 16 Months, Finally Starting a New Position
Looking back on a long search
Using ‘Strategic’ Volunteering to Help With the Search
Taking advantage of corporate programs
Making Each Minute Count During the Search
One of the upsides of being unemployed is having complete control over my day. But the flip side of this gift has been a challenge. While I have the freedom to determine what my day looks like—a freedom I would have loved when I wasShow More Summary
Advice: Turning a Temporary Position Into a Full Time Job
With many employers setting aside budgets for specific projects, working on a temporary or interim assignment can be a great way to end up with a full-time position. During the interim period it's important to show the company that you're irreplaceable, writes WSJ's Melissa Korn. Show More Summary
Has the M.B.A. Class of ’09 Fallen Through the Cracks?
New difficulties in the recruiting process
Using the Olympics to Boost Morale
Finding new approaches to tackle the search
Doubting the Value of a Career Assessment
Making sense of a career counseling session
Tips From a Seven-Month Job Search
Learning from a period of unemployment
Is Attending a Job Fair Really Worth It?
Finding it difficult to seek out leads
Getting Rejected After the Final Interview
Rebounding from a 'sure thing'
Staying Healthy (and Sane) During the Job Search
Using food and exercise to keep focused
Guest Blog: Using the Phone to Make Genuine Connections
Skipping the emails to HR
Giving Up on the Conventional Resume
Putting a greater emphasis on the network
Avoiding Mistakes While Job Hunting Online
Being aware of common pitfalls
During the Search, Looking at More Than Salary
Staying open to new positions