In this episode on the AP Now podcast, Mary Schaeffer is joined by Teri Cook for a brutally honest discussion on handling a job layoff after 50. The podcast begins with Teri recounting how she was suddenly laid off and her reaction. As you might imagine she was devastated. When she picked herself up, she did a self-review. She talks a bit about the importance of doing this and how it is something that many overlook.

She then moves on to talk about networking and how she made the mistake many busy professionals make of not keeping up with old professional contacts. Never again, she vows having successfully reconnected with old colleagues. She explains how she did it. She also talks about going back to school to get some additional certifications – which she has promised to talk about on future AP Now podcasts.

She then reflects on the necessity of staying positive, even though that is not always easy. She shared that her daughter, Erin, has been her biggest supporter and cheerleader. We close the podcast with Teri predicting a long and rosy career path ahead.   

Host: Mary Schaeffer (www.ap-now.com)

Guest: Teri Cook

Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com