Oxford Handbook of Job Loss and Job Search

Job search is and always has been an integral part of people's working lives. Whether one is brand new to the labor market or considered a mature experienced worker job seekers are regularly met with new challenges in a variety of organizational settings. Edited by Ute-Christine Klehe and Edwin A.J. van Hooft <em>The Oxford Handbook of Job Loss and Job Search</em> provides readers with one of the first comprehensive overviews of the latest research and empirical knowledge in the areas of job loss and job search. <p/>Multidisciplinary in nature Klehe van Hooft and their contributing authors offer fascinating insight into the diverse theoretical and methodological perspectives from which job loss and job search have been studied such as psychology sociology labor studies and economics. Discussing the antecedents and consequences of job loss as well as outside circumstances that may necessitate a more rigorous job hunt this <em>Handbook</em> presents in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on the methods and processes of this important time in one's life. Further it examines the unique circumstances faced by different populations during their job search such as those working job-to-job the unemployed mature job seekers international job seekers and temporary employed workers. <p/>Job loss and unemployment are among the worst stressors individuals can encounter during their lifetimes. As a result this <em>Handbook</em> concludes with a discussion of the various types of interventions developed to aid the unemployed. Further it offers readers important insights and identifies best practices for both scholars and practitioners working in the areas of job loss unemployment career transitions outplacement and job search.<br>