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DWC Guest Author:  Tory Johnson

Fired to Hired

DWC Guest Post by Tory Johnson, author of Fired to Hired: Bouncing Back from Job Loss to Get to Work Right Now.

1) When you tried to go from fired to hired after losing your job at NBC News, what obstacles did you face?

When I was fired from NBC News from a job I loved and a place I considered heaven on earth, I was stunned. I thought my world had come to an end. I was embarrassed. I didn't want to talk to anyone. I stayed in my apartment for weeks and weeks. Ultimately I had to accept that the job was over, but my life and career could continue just fine. I had come out of hiding, pick up the phone and reach out to all of my contacts. I had to hold my head and realize that the skills and successes were still mine-and nobody could take those away.

2) If I get laid off today, what's the first thing I should do?

Two things simultaneously: Indulge in a pity party--give yourself a moment to let your emotions run wild. You'll no doubt feel scared, frustrated, angry, and maybe a tinge of relief. Acknowledge those concerns, but don't allow them to consume you. After all, you've got a lot of work to do. Focus on your finances. If you've lived paycheck to paycheck, it's time for a reality check. What are your monthly obligations and which ones can you lower? How much money do you have in reserve? File promptly for unemployment, with an emphasis on accuracy and honesty so your claim isn't delayed or denied.

3) What are 3 mistakes you see jobseekers making most often?

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DWC Blog Network Roundup

Here's this month's most popular blog posts from the womensDISH blog (the official blog of the DWC):

• Nancy Loderick wrote about when dreams become reality.
• Diane Danielson discussed whether meddling women really are bad for the bottom line.

Other highlights from around the DWC Blog Network:

• The Mogulette in the Making looks at retailers "back to school" social media campaigns.
• The Urban Muse gives us 10 ways a freelance writer can make more money.
• Caffeinated ideas and views on marketing communications talks about Diane Sawyer and how gravitas is more important than gender.

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