 | What to expect when expecting to get ... laid off!: The slips may be pink, but they’re not pretty. Still, if you prepare yourself, things don’t have to get ugly. |
 | Occupational therapy: We sic a résumé polisher, job coach—even a stylist—on an unemployed art-school grad to find out what it takes to land a job in this market. |
 | Ask Andy!: TOC’s in-house HR guy, Andy Katzman, explains how not to screw up an interview. |
 | A cup of ambition: Grab a perch and search job listings while mooching free Wi-Fi at these welcoming spots. |
 | Outta here: Most people just get mad and get drunk when they lose their jobs, but others see the dark humor in their unfortunate predicaments. |
 | Out of network?: If you aren’t working your connections, you’re making a big mistake. Luckily, plenty of professional networking orgs can help you press the flesh. |
 | 15 reasons to be psyched you were sacked: Lost your job? Congrats! Here’s why you should feel relief, not remorse. |
 | Clocking out: After getting unceremoniously fired, one Chicagoan embarks on a four-month journey through joblessness. |
| Busy work: When the paychecks stop, that doesn’t mean you should, too. |
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 | Continuing Education Guide ’08: 35 free tips to help you land a new job |
