17 Top Secrets to Keep Your
Job or Find New Work Today
by Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D.
Author of a Dozen Books on Work and Professional Development, including Want It, See It, Get It! and Enjoy! 101 Little Ways to Add Fun to Your Work Everyday
www.ginigrahamscott.com
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Copyright 2009 Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
PART I: KEEPING YOUR JOB
CHAPTER 1: ADAPTING TO CHANGED CONDITIONS
Letting Go of the Past
Stopping the Negative Messages
Visualizing What You Would Like to Do
Adapting to the Future
CHAPTER 2: HOW TO STICK IT OUT WHEN YOU HATE YOUR BOSS OR JOB
What to Do If You Dislike Your Boss or Your Job
PART II: FINDING WORK
CHAPTER 3: HOW TO FIND A JOB WHEN YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE
Managing E-Mails
Being Careful Who You Tell
Preserving Your Privacy
Staying on the Job
CHAPTER 4: VOLUNTEERING YOUR WAY TO A NEW JOB
The Benefits of Volunteering
Getting Started as a Volunteer
CHAPTER 5: HOW TO FIND OR CREATE MORE WORK FOR YOURSELF
Finding New Options in Today’s Economy
Key Questions to Decide What to Do
CHAPTER 6: USING VISUALIZATION ON THE JOB HUNT
Getting Started in Using the Visualization Process
Key Questions to Ask to Help Your Job Search
Key Questions to Ask to Create a New Business
The Advantages of Using Visualization Techniques
CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS FOR NEW JOBS
PART III: FINDING AND CREATING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
CHAPTER 8: BARTERING INSTEAD OF GOING BUST
Organizing a Barter Service
Participating in a Barter Service
CHAPTER 9: SETTING UP A SUCCESSFUL HOME-BASED BUSINESS
Setting Up a Space in Your Home
Setting Place and Time Boundaries
Organizing Yourself to Be More Effective
Creating a Website for Your Business
Using Promotional Materials
PART IV: BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS FOR SUCCESS
CHAPTER 10: HOW TO FIX COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNS
Showing Interest or Explaining When You Are Busy
Avoiding False Assumptions
Gaining Clarification Where Necessary
Listening to Others
CHAPTER 11: NETWORKING FOR THE NEWLY UNEMPLOYED
Groups for the Unemployed
Finding and Participating in Groups for the Unemployed
PART V: PROMOTING AND MARKETING YOURSELF
CHAPTER 12: CREATING YOUR OWN WEBSITE
Creating an Online Resume
Staying Focused on the Type of Work You Want
Using Links to Provide More Information
Keeping It Professional
Getting People to Your Website
CHAPTER 13: USING THE SOCIAL MEDIA TO FIND WORK
Building Connections
Going from Casual Conversations to Announcements Online
Special Services to Facilitate Your Messages
Assessing the Results
PART VI: ENJOYING YOURSELF TO GAIN SUCCESS
CHAPTER 14: YOU CAN BE HAPPY, EVEN IN DIFFICULT TIMES
The Twelve Principles of Happiness