You're Fired! : How to Turn a Pink Slip into a Golden Opportunity

by Kane, Andy

• ISBN13: 9781581603217
• ISBN10: 1581603215
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: Paladin Pr

Summary

Laid-off, let go, downsized, canned-no matter how you slice it, you've been fired, my friend. And unless you plan on marrying a millionaire or winning the lottery, you've got to figure out what you're going to do for cash before the next round of bills arrives. But don't worry because, believe it or not, getting fired is a good thing 99 percent of the time. That's been the experience of entrepreneur Andy Kane, who has gone through more business cards than most people have teeth. Written with Kane's trademark irreverent humor, this guide to surviving today's economy offers practical, inventive, sure-fire advice on everything you'll need to do to get back on top. You'll learn how to get your foot in the door, create a résumé that will get noticed, evaluate job offers (and scams), network, turn a hobby into a career, start your own business, and more. If you're out of work now or think a pink slip might be in your future, this book is required reading.

Table of Contents

The Alternatives	1	(6)
Sue the Bastards	7	(4)
Strange But True	11	(2)
The Escort	13	(2)
Being Fired is Seldom a Surprise	15	(4)
What It Takes to Get Fired	19	(2)
The Resume	21	(6)
The Best Time to Be Fired	27	(2)
Creditors, Leeches, and Other Scum	29	(4)
Too Old to Start Over	33	(2)
The Straws	35	(4)
Contract Work	39	(4)
The Volunteer	43	(4)
The Consultant	47	(2)
The Telegram	49	(4)
Hobbies	53	(4)
Training	57	(4)
Sales Jobs	61	(4)
The Phonies	65	(4)
Becoming an Entrepreneur	69	(8)
Some Tips	77	(2)
Job Fairs	79	(4)
Cyberjobs	83	(2)
The Application	85	(4)
Face to Face	89	(6)
Wowee! Whoopee!	95	(2)
What Do I Do With This Book Now?	97