Upsizing in a Downsizing World

<p>Sudden job loss can be difficult and stressful-to both the person let go and his or her family as well. In <i>Upsizing in a Downsizing World</i> author Jeannette Chau describes her personal journey from job loss to employment providing useful job search advice she learned along the way.</p><p><i>Upsizing in a Downsizing World</i> 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<br><ul><li>• telling family;</li><li>• handling the job loss emotionally;</li><li>• dealing with finances;</li><li>• putting out a resume;</li><li>• utilizing networking;</li><li>• creating a personal brand;</li><li>• employing social media;</li><li>• learning the art of interviewing;</li><li>• changing careers;</li><li>• going back to school;</li><li>• maintaining perseverance.</li></ul></p><p>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.</p>