Matt says: If you lost your job this week, would you be prepared? For most, the answer is no. We never know when a job loss may occur, but taking some proactive steps now is a good way to plan for the unexpected, says Dana Manciagli (danamanciagli.com), author of “Cut The Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process For a New Era” and a hiring manager with 30 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies.