1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Dedication

      5  Introduction: My Commitment to Your Career

      6  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

      7  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