Unlock the Hidden Job Market: 6 Steps to a Successful Job Search When Times Are Tough
Duncan Mathison For nearly 18 years, as Vice President, Managing Director, and Senior Consultant for DBM, an international outplacement, coaching, and career management firm,Duncan Mathisonadvised companies and their employees through reductions in force (RIFs), reorganizations, acquisitions, and operation shutdowns. For the employees impacted by job loss as a result of these actions, he has developed and delivered career transition strategies to help them rapidly find work in their field or successfully reinvent their careers. His clients have ranged across industries including finance, technology, telecommunications, biotechnology, retail, and entertainment. Duncan is an author and speaker on organization performance, leadership, and executive career topics. He was a contributor to the three-volume book setBuilding High-Performance People andOrganizations(Praeger, 2008) and an expert source inRebound:A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss,by Martha I. Finney (FT Press, 2009). Mathison is frequently quoted on career and leadership issues inThe New York Times, The San Diego UnionTribune,on CNN and MSNBC, as well as on online career advisors such as CareerBuilder.com and HotJobs.com. Duncan Mathison may be reached at Duncan@unlockthehidddenjobmarket.com. Martha I. Finney Martha I. Finneyis President and CEO of Engagement Journeys, LLC, and an internationally respected expert in employee engagement and leadership communications. A business journalist for 20 years before becoming a full-time consultant, she specializes in helping organizations achieve greater employee loyalty, retention, and passion for their work. Her original research on the American workplace has been featured on CNN, NPR’sMorning Edition,and major newspapers nationwide. Finney is the author or coauthor of more than 14 books, which have been translated into 5 languages. Her most recent book isRebound: A Proven Plan for Starting Over After Job Loss(FT Press, 2009). Contact her at martha@reboundyourcareer.com.Follow Martha via twitter.com/marthafinney.