Recession Proofing Your Job

Stocks are down, the mortgage market crashed.  What are some of the ways you can protect your job in a turbulent economy?

• Make yourself easy to work with.  Become even more of a team player.  Be low maintenance.
• Act like you’re the owner.
• Be known as an expert.
• Become a super star employee.  Take on more when possible.
• Take on a high profile project at the office.  Be visible and indispensable.
• Cross train as much as possible, depending on your career level and goals.
• Continue your education.
• Expand your professional network through your company and industry.
• Be proactive.  Keep your résumé updated.
• Set up an emergency fund of three- to six- months living expenses.

Although the economy is out of everyone’s control, taking personal charge of your career path will keep you centered through the storms.

 

After the rain comes the sun.

 

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