It seems everyday when we pick up the newspaper big and small companies alike are announcing layoffs. filed charges of age and sex discrimination alleging that the recent layoffs unfairly targeted women and employees over 40. Be sure to add a link to your online resume or Linkedin profile (just to refresh their memory). MORE >>

No doubt about it, if you’re an executive job seeker, especially at the c-level or senior level, you must have an on-brand, keyword-rich LinkedIn profile, just to keep pace with your competition in the job market. Recruiters and hiring decision makers routinely search LinkedIn using relevant keyword phrases to source top talent. MORE >>

Get Busy on LinkedIn and Twitter by Meg Guiseppi on February 10, 2010 · 12 comments A favorite client of mine “Tom&# , who is a highly accomplished COO in life sciences, told me the other day that, after two months of actively searching, he had not gotten one interview. Belonging to the right LinkedIn Groups has an added bonus. MORE >>

Executive recruiters and hiring authorities routinely source talent through LinkedIn search. And, at least 3 recommendations are required (among other criteria) before LinkedIn considers your profile 100% complete, giving your profile a much better chance of landing high in LinkedIn searches. have to say about you. Don’t do it. MORE >>

Depending on the contents and terms of your severance package and the reasons given for your layoff, you may want to consult with your tax advisor, attorney and/or a financial professional. Another way to overcome a layoff that you didn’t mention is to take a “transition&# job. Each is summarized below. Member SIPC. MORE >>