Comments on: Suddenly Unemployed: What Steps to Take Now

By: Miriam Salpeter

Miriam Salpeter — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:37:09 +0000

Kingsley,
Thanks for your comment and resource! This is a tough time, but I believe that everyone has an opportunity to impact his or her own career future. If that means keeping a current job or getting a new one, no one is at the mercy of the market!

Hope to “see” you comment again soon!

By: Kingsley Tagbo - IT Career Coach

Kingsley Tagbo - IT Career Coach — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:24:58 +0000

I found your article interesting ... especially your comment on cleaning up your digital foot print ... I would also say that people need to work harder at not losing their jobs ... I just posted an article explaining how to titled "How To Keep Your Jobs In A Recession". The article may be of interest to your readers as well:-) Kingsley Tagbo - IT Career Coach’s last blog post..Knowledge Workers Accept The Challenge To Be The Best Or Why IT Professionals Feel UnderValued

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:04:00 +0000

You offer some great tips, Miriam. Very well said!

In response to what you suggested to give up a life luxury to afford a Career/Life Coach, I would also explain the importance of coaching and the great benefits, what it can do for them. Then ask what they can afford, what investment (price) they think is fair and expalin how the cost is an investment in themselves and their future. As a coach, I think this works.

By: Lindsey Pollak

Lindsey Pollak — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:40:25 +0000

Great tips, Miriam! Thanks for the hat tip and for giving such strong career (and life) advice to people who are probably going through a very hard time.

Lindsey