Table of Contents 1
Cover
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Introduction: My Commitment to Your Career
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PART I: PREP
CHAPTER 1: Know Your Worth
Cement Your Career Values
Get Your Goals Ready
Aggregating Your Accomplishments
Dealing with Career Envy
Working Through Challenges
The Devastating Effects of Discrimination
Bad Bosses and Coworkers
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Coping with Burnout
Q&A
References
CHAPTER 2: How to Bounce Back When You Lose Your Job
“You're Fired.”
“This Just Didn't Work Out.”
“You're Being Furloughed.”
“You're Being Laid Off.”
“Am I Dealing with a Wrongful Termination?”
Understanding the Terms of Your Departure
“I've Been Furloughed. What Do I Do Now?”
“I've Lost My Job. What Happens Now?”
Decide What You Want
Create a Small Support Squad
Stay on Top of Next Steps
Ask for What You Need
Revamp Your Résumé
Conquer Your Interview Nerves
Rebounding from Rejection
Q&A
References
CHAPTER 3: Landing the Salary You Deserve
Tackling Self-Doubt
Recruiters Can Be Anxious Too
Preparing for the Money Talk
Research Salary Brackets
Decide on Your Sweet Spot
Land on Your Target Salary Range
Determine Your Walk Away Point
Select Your Pay Me More Proof Points
Get Ready to Be Asked About Salary Expectations
Negotiate Your Job Offer
Make the Ask
Closing the Deal
Q&A
References
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PART II: PUSH
CHAPTER 4: How to Position Yourself for a Promotion
Step 1: Understand What Your Target Role Requires
Step 2: Create Your Career Growth Plan
Exercise 1
Step 3: Be Visible
Exercise 2
Step 4: Understand the Decision-Making Process
Exercise 3
Step 5: Align with Advocates
Exercise 4
Step 6: Research Salary Brackets
Step 7: Create Your Promotion Proof Points
Step 8: Be Prepared for Pushback
Step 9: Practice the Promotion Conversation
Step 10: Ask for It
Q&A
Reference
CHAPTER 5: How to Navigate a Career Break
Preparing for a Career Break
Restarting Your Career After a Break
Negotiating Your Salary After a Career Break
Q&A
References
