Elizabeth Alterman
Liz Alterman is a writer based in New Jersey. She began contributing to The Muse in 2014 after she and her husband were laid off simultaneously. Sad Sacked, her memoir chronicling that period, was released by Audible Original in November 2021. Liz’s work can also be found on Business Insider, Realtor.com, and other sites. Her personal essays have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Parents. Her humor pieces have been published by McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Weekly Humorist, and more. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time with family, reading, baking, and gardening. If she ever retires, she hopes to move to a warm climate. You can find her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit her blog here.
ARTICLES BY Elizabeth Alterman
byElizabeth Alterman
I Have Layoff Anxiety. Here’s How I’m Learning to Cope.
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Keep Working Remotely Post-COVID
byElizabeth Alterman
Laid Off Due to Coronavirus? Here’s What You Can Do Now
byElizabeth Alterman
From Stay-at-Home Parent to Job Seeker: Here's How to Nail Your Cover Letter (With Example!)
byElizabeth Alterman
4 Smart Moves to Age-Proof Your Resume as an Older Worker
byElizabeth Alterman
Laid Off Vs. Fired: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
byElizabeth Alterman
Daydream About Rage Quitting? Here’s What to Do Instead
byElizabeth Alterman
What to Do When Your Direct Report Starts Crying (Besides Panic)
byElizabeth Alterman
4 Common Situations Working Parents Face—and How to Deal With Each One
byElizabeth Alterman
5 Painful But Important Things to Do When You Lose Your Job
byElizabeth Alterman
Surviving Unemployment When You've Got Kids, According to Someone Who Did
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Deal When You and Your Significant Other Are Both Struggling in Your Careers
byElizabeth Alterman
When You Should (and Shouldn't) Tell Your Boss You're Job Searching
byElizabeth Alterman
5 Ways to Cope When Your Career Starts to Feel Like a Bad Relationship
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Keep Your Reputation Intact at an Awesome, Booze-Filled Event With Your Co-workers
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Make a Killer First Impression Before You Even Open Your Mouth
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Spin Your Interview Answers to Make Yourself Sound Like a Hero
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Recover From Arriving Late for an Interview
byElizabeth Alterman
Referral Bonus Etiquette: To Share or Not to Share?
byElizabeth Alterman
How to Network, Impress, and Still Have Fun at Your Office Holiday Party
