Plan B, Revised Edition

ISBN-10: 1-56052-195-3

ISBN-13: 978-1-56052-195-2

Description:
In this age of mergers, acquisitions, downsizing, and golden handshakes,

you need a "Plan B" for keeping your job skills sharp and yourself

marketable. Exercises, case studies, and checklists will help you

be prepared to proactively approach a career change.

Table Of Contents:

Part 1: Life Goals Come First
Tie Your Hopes to a Bigger Star
Your Life Goals
Life Goal Profiles
Life Goals and a Plan B

Part 2: Plan B and the Winds of Change
What Is a Plan B?
The Winds of Change
Winds That Could Blow Your Job Away
Reduction of Full-Time Positions
Plan B Begins with a Philosophy
Having a Plan A, B, C and D

Part 3: The Seven-Step Strategy
Step 1: Commit Yourself
Step 2: Do Better at Your Present Job
Step 3: Learn More from Where You Are
Step 4: Improve Your Present Skills
Step 5: Back to School? Self-Instruction? Both?
Step 6: Creative Networking: Get Started Today
Step 7: Have Plan--Will Travel

Part 4: Misconceptions About Having a Plan B
Myths About an Alternative Growth Program
Why So Many Individuals Never Develop a Plan B
The Intrigue of Secrecy

Part 5: Launching Your Plan
A Model to Guide You
Plan B Worksheets
Maintenance Ideas!
Common Mistakes
Self-Quiz

Author's Suggested Answers to Cases

Appendix 1: Rate Your Current Job-Getting Skills
Appendix 2: Using the Plan B Approach to Win the Right Part-Time Retirement Job