Careers

Laid-off living

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• Where are they now?

• Find out if these "Hire this..." people went from laid-off to employed.

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• Financial fitness classes

• Even if you're broke when you get the pink slip, keep your mind on your money at these classes.

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• Best laid (off) plans

• Handed the pink slip? Four Chicagoans reveal the silver lining of unemployment.

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• Think you might get the ax?

• Prepare yourself for the pink slip with these tips.

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• Home office makeover

• Suddenly working from home? Ditch the cubicle look and create an inspiring work space.

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• How to network

• Networking experts offer advice on how to use who you know to get what you want in the job search.

Continuing education

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• Fine-tuning in lean times

• Re-tool your job options for a changing market.

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• Career paths of glory

• Make a fresh start with these sunny, recession-proof career paths.