Written by
Wes Bright
"Reset" is a personal account of Dwain Schenck's journey through unemployment and his eventual career reinvention. The book offers practical advice for individuals facing job loss or seeking a career transition, focusing on resilience and personal growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Acceptance: Embrace your situation and acknowledge the reality of your unemployment.
- Networking: Build and maintain relationships to increase opportunities and support.
- Personal branding: Reinvent yourself and define a clear professional identity.
- Persistence: Keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges and setbacks.
Actionable Items:
- Assess your skills, strengths, and passions to identify potential career paths.
- Create a networking plan with specific goals and strategies for connecting with others.
- Develop a personal brand, including a professional online presence.
- Attend workshops, seminars, or networking events to expand your knowledge and connections.
Interesting/Unique Information: In "Reset," Dwain Schenck interviewed various successful individuals who experienced unemployment or career transitions, providing a diverse range of perspectives and insights on the process of reinvention.
