WSJ.com: Laid Off And Looking

The Wall Street Journal follows out-of-work M.B.A.s as they search for jobs in a post-meltdown world.

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Laid Off and Looking Back

Mar 12, 2010 7:08am

In December 2008, we launched the Laid Off and Looking blog as a way for WSJ readers and job seekers to learn firsthand about how rising unemployment was affecting Americans. We asked 29 laid off professionals with M.B.A. degrees to share what it was like for them to deal with suddenly...

Working with Financial Recruiters

Mar 4, 2010 6:49am

The pros and cons of using search professionals...

After 16 Months, Finally Starting a New Position

Mar 2, 2010 12:38pm

Looking back on a long search...

Using ‘Strategic’ Volunteering to Help With the Search

Mar 1, 2010 5:41am

Taking advantage of corporate programs...

Making Each Minute Count During the Search

Feb 25, 2010 11:05am

One of the upsides of being unemployed is having complete control over my day. But the flip side of this gift has been a challenge. While I have the freedom to determine what my day looks like—a freedom I would have loved when I was working in the corporate world—I also feel...

Advice: Turning a Temporary Position Into a Full Time Job

Feb 24, 2010 10:00am

With many employers setting aside budgets for specific projects, working on a temporary or interim assignment can be a great way to end up with a full-time position. During the interim period it's important to show the company that you're irreplaceable, writes WSJ's Melissa Korn. Additionally, Ms. Korn recommends that...