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years ago, you had to go to an o≤ce, because all your informa-
tion, all your files, the work you had done the day before had
to be stored there. Now, most people can work from home
without changing anything. I can log into my in-box from
home: all of a sudden all my emails, my folders and files are

available, and my screen is exactly the same as my screen at
work. So, there are a number of jobs you could apply for today
where you don’t have to go into the o≤ce every day: another

reason to be as computer-savvy as possible.

3. Being realistic
While a period of economic turmoil does o≠er opportunities,
you should be realistic with your expectations. Take a good step

back, draw a deep breath and have a think about the long-term
impact of looking for a new job.
This book is not about career development – that’s a whole

other book – and more than likely you have a clear idea of the
kind of job you really want.
But before you do anything else, I would like you to take
some time out to review the sector you are in or that you think
you would like to move into. Whether you are a school leaver, a

graduate, coming back into the workplace after a break raising
a family or following redundancy, or looking to change compa-
nies, you need to clarify, for yourself, that this move is the best

one for you – once you are clear in your mind about that, you
can approach the hassles and hurdles of the job search with a
positive mindset.
Although the vast bulk of advice in this book is applicable

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