Jeannette Chau

Upsizing in a Downsizing World: Lessons Learned and Tips to Get You Back on Your Feet After Job Loss Jeannette Chau

Sudden job loss can be difficult and stressful-to 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.