Moving Forward in Mid-Career: A Guide to Rebuilding Your Career After Being Fired or Laid Off

The trauma of losing a job is devastating; psychologists have ranked it near the equivalent of losing a loved one. Weiss (Operation Job Search; Welcome to the Real World), president of executive recruiting firm Weiss & Associates, outlines the process of recovery, reassessment, and reentry into the job market. Regrouping after being let go from a position, reassessing your skill sets in midcareer, and determining a blueprint for your job search while protecting your finances and paying the bills are all part of Weiss's step-by-step outline. With compassion and practical guidance, Weiss pays particular attention to the barriers and stumbling blocks of midcareer workers, including defining new goals, addressing the loss of a job in a cover letter or résumé, finding and talking to hiring managers, interviewing rules, overcoming objections to your job candidacy, and negotiating a job offer.