“Career Coaching for Laid-Off Federal Employees’ by Robert Moment is a practical and empowering guide for federal workers navigating the challenges of job loss and career transition. With a step-by-step approach, it offers clear strategies to help readers shift from federal employment to the private sector, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking stability and new opportunities.

Moment provides expert advice on resume writing, networking, and interviewing—key areas where federal employees may need guidance when transitioning into corporate environments. The book also emphasizes mindset shifts, helping readers view job loss as an opportunity for growth and reinvention. He reassures them that even though it may seem like it at the moment, a layoff does not define them. His approach is both compassionate and action-oriented, ensuring that job seekers remain motivated and confident throughout their search.

Chapters include:
Chapter 1: Facing The Layoff With Confidence
Chapter 2: Understanding The Corporate Job Market
Chapter 3: Crafting A Winning Resume & Cover Letter
Chapter 4: Mastering LinkedIn For Job Search Success
Chapter 5: Building A Powerful Personal Brand
Chapter 6: Networking To Unlock Hidden Job Opportunities
Chapter 7: Acing The Corporate Job Interview
Chapter 8: Negotiating A Competitive Salary & Benefits
Chapter 9: Developing New Skills For Career Growth
Chapter 10: Thriving In The Corporate Work Environment

Highlights:
Chapter 10 – where he gives key strategies to help readers integrate into corporate culture, including a 90 Day Career Success Plan. It includes actions to take (Understand Company Culture and Expectations) and what they should have accomplished at the end of each milestone.

Chapter 12 Entrepreneurship As An Alternative Career Path – contains information on steps readers can take if they’re considering business ownership, such as the need to evaluate their entrepreneurial potential, the viability of their business ideas, and how to get started. “Entrepreneurship, consulting, or freelancing can not only offer financial stability but also a sense of fulfillment and independence.”

Most importantly, it is focused on federal employees, acknowledging the unique challenges they face. Moment’s insights help readers effectively translate government experience into private-sector language, increasing their chances of securing meaningful employment.

Overall, “Career Coaching for Laid-Off Federal Employees” is an invaluable reference for those seeking to rebuild their careers after federal job loss. It offers practical tools, encouragement, and a clear roadmap to success in the private sector and is highly recommended for any transitioning professional.

“While many view federal jobs as the pinnacle of security, the truth is that the most successful corporate professionals excel by continuously adapting.”

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

*The author was contacted for an honest review of this book. The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to her.