Is there such a thing? If so, how would you recession proof your own career? I would truly incorporate some of the following:
•Adapt to an ever changing culture/work environment
•Proactively think outside your defined role
•Develop a new skill set
•Telecommute or relocate
•Interests change over time inspire yourself to pursue new educational goals
•Aggressively inspire and mentor coworkers on your team
•Reduction in salary – How does one cope with a reduction in salary – it better than having no salary at all
•Implement those skills you’ve developed on your own personal time
•Learn a new word…If you hear a new word and don’t know its definition or point of origin look it up and learn its meaning and begin implementing the new word in both written and oral formats
•No matter how hard things get never ever put your integrity on the line as it will be tested in the most unproductive and unusual manner
•Stop using age as a factor there is a place for everyone…youthful vitality and independent wisdom now that’s a winning TEAM
•If you aren’t a person that reads a ton of books newspapers and or online articles than begin to change this and become an avid reader first you can begin with topics that most interest you
•Even if your role isn’t in the customer service dept the role belongs to every employee of the company
•Tell yourself on a daily basis there is always something new…put yourself on a quest for knowledge the universe is a vast place…share with others that which you have learned it may inspire further growth in others
•Remind yourself that everyone will eventually have their moment to shine and you are not on this journey alone
•With an open mind it will never matter what age you are…the question is are you willing to learn something new
What are some things you can do if you have already lost your current job
•Perform an internet search and find out the top 50 technology jobs
•Obtain financing to return to your educational pursuits and obtain a Bachelors or even a Masters
•Update your resume and stay informed on current resume formats and trends look at resumes online and determine if your resume has eye appeal is it neat in appearance does it contain typo’s is it grammatically correct does your resume reflect and or mirror the job description for which you are applying
•Read numerous job boards and begin to apply – incorporate some of those skills that you do as hobby
•Really read job postings that you may not even qualify for and determine the skill set that’s needed and if you are interested then begin to pursue that particular skill set
•Often times it only takes a class or two a few hours a month
•Major bookstores have café areas and tons of reading areas go and park there for a couple of hours
•That hobby that passion that item that holds your attention when you are off the clock this item can potentially become a side business and or lend itself to becoming a new skill on your resume
•Maintain a healthy outlook on your current situation it will be instrumental in the days ahead
•Apply for jobs that may be parttime 2-6 months in length your willingness to adapt to one of these situations may lead to full time employment
•Utilize your own network base and/or develop and new network entirely
Volunteer your time it will be much appreciated. While unemployed, I found myself on three separate occasions volunteering at a job fair that was totally out of my industry. Why did I volunteer? I have had so much experience writing resumes and still consider it a great gift to yourself and others to volunteer and give back.
Each time I took my two laptops so that someone who showed up without one could type...only one laptop out of 5 was attached to the printer so we all transferred files via a USB flash drive...each time we were able to help a minimum of 100 people whom genuinely appreciated getting their resumes typed. This experience put me on the other side of the table again so that I could extend the greatest kindest customer service that consisted of dignity and mutual respect. It is all anyone wants in these tough economic times.-Learn not to be judgmental and critical of others instead find common ground and new levels to co-exist.
You are only as good and profound as you allow yourself to be so, be the sunshine you seek!!!
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Just wanted to add a small tip on creating a recession proof career. It would be a good idea to plan out your career or business by considering government contracting. This is a very lucrative financial opportunity that can help you stabilize financially and increase your income flow if it is done the right way.
ReplyDeleteIf this is something that you are interested in to put an end to your financial worries, get yourself registered with the Central Contractor Registry which is a federal clearing house for vendors and small businesses too. Also identify a product or service that you can supply to the government and which the government needs in order to get a contract.
You can win such billion dollar contracts and secure your career or business better even during this phase of recession.
Interesting advice!
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