Turning fifty, African American, and laid off for the 4th time – Author, Career Coach, and now job seeker shares critical tips for moving forward in 2012

 

Bear, DE (BlackNews.com) — Yusuf Wilson, 20 year financial services executive, author, and career coach shares advice about overcoming downsizing, lay-offs and economic set-backs in this tough economy. He is part of the growing group of African Americans – particularly professional African American males – that were disproportionately impacted as a result of the “Great Recession.”

He tells his personal and revealing story in the article, “Laid Off Again But Determined… a Job Seekers Private Journey.” The article can be found at www.yusufwilson.com/blog.

Wilson, former Fortune 500 business executive, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and family man provides sound, relevant, strategic advice and instruction to those who have been impacted by the shock and awe of being laid off in this challenging job market environment. Currently experiencing the 4th lay-off of a more than twenty year executive career, Wilson discusses his sudden job disruption and provides tactics and strategies to move forward. His message is simple and straightforward, but one that can help many going through the mental and financial hardship of suddenly losing their job.

Wilson notes, “Now the teacher becomes the pupil. My advice for others, must now become my road map for moving forward.”

Wilson is the author of two best-selling books, Time to Get Hired and The Art of Networking and speaker at career fairs across the country. In addition, he has helped thousands with his career coaching practice, college workshops, and radio and TV media appearances.

To help fellow job seekers, Wilson is offering free job hunting advice on his website at www.yusufwilson.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/#!/YusufWilson, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/#!/YusufWilson. You can also follow him during his job search odyssey at his blog.
About Yusuf Wilson
Yusuf Wilson is President and Senior Consultant of Wilson Consulting and Training Systems, LLC. And author of the national hot selling books, “Time to Get Hired!” and “The Art of Networking.” He has been interviewed on ABC, CBS, Fox and over 300 radio stations across the country. He’s been a Corporate Executive for over 20 years and has been laid off three times in his career. After every job disruption, he’s gotten a higher paying job with greater managerial responsibility. For more information about his books, seminars, or to bring him as a speaker visit www.yusufwilson.com

Photo Caption: Yusuf Wilson