Though job opportunities are less in a recession, it IS POSSIBLE to achieve your career goals and
advance within an organization, move to a new company, or make a career change. The more effort
you put into managing your career, the more enjoyment, more money, and faster career advancement
you’ll attain … but you really need to sharpen your competitive edge to succeed.
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I am passionately committed to helping individuals worldwide combat negativity, navigate job hurdles,
and reap the rewards of career management! If you don’t look out for number one, who will? I hope
this book inspires confidence to take action now and recession proof your career.
Martin Buckland
Table of Contents
Page #
Introduction ________________________________________________________________ 1
It’s Not all Doom and Gloom ___________________________________________________ 2
What is Career Management? _________________________________________________ 3
Now What? Start with a Career Plan ____________________________________________ 4
Personal Branding __________________________________________________________ 5
Revamp your Resume/CV _________________________________________________ 6 – 9
Have a Portfolio of Cover Letters __________________________________________ 10 – 11
Advance your Skill Set ______________________________________________________ 12
Get Social ____________________________________________________________ 13 – 14
Networking Business Card ___________________________________________________ 15
In-Person Networking _______________________________________________________ 16
Job Search Strategies __________________________________________________ 17 – 20
Interview Strategies and Skills ____________________________________________ 21 – 25
Executive Recruiters ____________________________________________________ 26 – 27
Salary Negotiations _____________________________________________________ 28 – 29
Make a Career Change _____________________________________________________ 30
Think Outside the Box … Volunteer! ___________________________________________ 31
Final Thoughts _____________________________________________________________ 32
About Martin Buckland ______________________________________________________ 33
