In a Jobless Recovery, What is the Individual to Do? Authors' New Book Has Some Answers

Though the economy and job market may not seem all too promising, there has never been a better time to take control of your life and career for the better! In their new book, authors Cyndi Maxey and Jill Bremer present proven strategies geared toward obtaining winning hands in your life and career if you make the right moves!

Chicago, IL--- October 31, 2003-Lets face it-the job market is in shambles! We wake up each and every day to the media telling us we are in a jobless recovery. What are employees supposed to do-submit to not being promoted, or worse, being laid off?

Authors Cyndi Maxey and Jill Bremer say No!" They believe there has never been a better time for individual employees to step up and recognize that Its Your Move:
-   Become an asset your company cannot do without
-   Make yourself a job prospect that no recruiter can resist
-   Deal yourself the cards to make every personal and professional move a winning hand!

In their new book, Its Your Move: Dealing Yourself the Best Cards in Life and Work, (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-142481-5, $22.95, October 2003) Maxey and Bremer provide dramatic and inspiring personal examples and winning strategies for life and career. They effectively stress the point that if you want to be a successful individual, you truly hold all the cards. Amy Lindgren, columnist for the Twin Cities Pioneer Press, writes: Maxey and Bremer are two of the most optimistic, yet practical authors Ive had the pleasure to read in the field of career development. From the first paragraph of the introduction, they had me hooked!" Another reader noted, Finally, a self-help book that makes you feel good about yourself!"

Instead of presenting pages of just information and advice, the authors have structured the book around a card game, prompting the reader to follow a game plan and engage in questions, to-dos, and other actions in each chapter of the book. Additionally, a number of individual stories of both success and failure are highlighted throughout the book, providing the reader with the opportunity to relate to others facing the same challenges. Whether you are a recent graduate, in-between jobs, seeking a change, ready to retire or simply looking for a bit of inspiration, you will surely benefit from the pages of this book and be ready to make a move in your own life.

Professional speakers, in addition to being authors, Cyndi Maxey and Jill Bremer have presented to thousands of people. Their presentations and interviews are attractive and animated, as they give practical examples from the corporate, personal and entrepreneurial worlds that will motivate others to take control of their careers, rather than lamenting over the latest layoffs. They will encourage others to start planning their next moves in the challenging game of life.

Author Bob Nelson, Ph.D., notes that the book is, both reflective and practical, it serves as the best friend you always wanted that forced you to look in the mirror when you most needed to see the truth." If you are ready to make a change in your life and seek guidance in doing so, its time you realize Its Your Move!