Career Management in a Tough Economy

Career Management In a Tough Economy

A Wall Street Journal Editor’s Essential Guide

Jennifer Merritt, Editor

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Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................. 3 About the Editor and Authors .................................................... 4 NAVIGATING THE DOWNTURN ............................................... 5 How to Avoid a Layoff .................................................................................... 6 Layoff Rumors? Get Busy! ..............................................................................7 Ace Your Performance Review....................................................................... 9 How to Find a Career Coach ......................................................................... 11 Even Now, You Can Score a Raise ................................................................ 13 Should You Volunteer for a Furlough? ......................................................... 16 SEARCH STRATEGIES ............................................................ 20 Identifying Growing Industries .................................................................... 21 How to Change Careers ................................................................................ 22 How to Search for a Job Online ................................................................... 23 Job Hunting in a Recession ......................................................................... 25 How to Work a Career Fair ...........................................................................27 Job Networking 101 ...................................................................................... 28 How to Work with Recruiters ...................................................................... 29 What to Say When an Executive Recruiter Calls.......................................... 31 Explaining Your Layoff to a Job Recruiter...