Written by Career Management in recession - A hectic job in itself
If you have a job, what is your biggest fear? Getting laid off, falling a victim to right or downsizing - whatever term you may use for it, you cannot deny the fact that it’s on your mind all the time. If not, at least recession is something that makes you seriously think about it. Do you think during recession you should keep a low profile or wait for your good work to speak for itself? If you are thinking on the same lines, you should be prepared to hear bad news from your boss.
Career management is an ongoing process in which you invest your resources and efforts to meet your career goals but during bad times, the need of career management becomes extremely important. Some people attribute career management to performing well at their current jobs, which is entirely a wrong concept. Switching your job for better career development is also a part of career management.
If the current recession has made you insecure about your job, it is high time you did something to protect your career. The two important aspects of career management you must consider during recession are:
Kiss goodbye to your job
When you feel your employer is hesitant to take hire new people because the market around is not good - it is the right time to analyze the stability of the company and decide as to what’s best for your career. Many times, in tight economic conditions, companies decide to merge which results in extensive downsizing. If you see the signs which lead you to believe that the company is no longer stable and that it is surviving only just barely, it is better for you to kiss goodbye to your current job. This is because it is always better to hand in your resignation respectfully than to hear someone say that the company cannot accommodate you anymore.
Job-hunting in recession is a hectic task in itself and it is always wise to arrange some other job in advance before quitting your current job. Though the chances of not getting any job during recession are high, yet you can always find a better replacement if you know where and how to look. Highlight all of your achievements in your easy to read CV and submit it to various job portals. Besides applying online, go for walk-in interviews, and use all references and social media websites you can get. The earlier you get a job, the better it would be for you because the period of unemployment reflects badly on your CV.
Outshine the rest at work
If you feel that the company is stable, you need not relax and think you’re job cannot be at stake. You must try and take up as many challenges as possible rather than shirking you’re your duties. Make your employer feel that you have the potential to grow and be of benefit to the company through your competencies and skills.
To emerge as a better employee than the rest, you can work as a volunteer or take up workshops to upgrade your knowledge and skills. You can also attend meetings, seminars and discussions. You can also take the help of social media and other websites to take valuable suggestions by learning directly from industry specialists. You must build your confidence and think out of the box, speak publically, and devise innovative solutions for the company and help it be more successful despite the recession.
Author Bio:
Sasha Gibbs is a B2B wholesale trade and B2B marketing expert. She writes frequently on the topics related to Drop Shipping, distributors, wholesalers and trade suppliers.
Originally posted 2012-01-05 07:56:44.
