Does the ongoing talk about the sluggish economy make you wonder if your job is recession-proof? Since job security is passé, you'd be wise to prepare for a range of employment outcomes.
Regardless of your position within your company or organization, you should be thinking about your options in the event of changes at work. Why not take the following positive steps instead of dwelling in fear about negative possibilities?
Focus on what you can control: your attitude, your behavior and your response to whatever happens.
1. Update and refine your résumé and professional documents: e.g. references, writing samples, portfolio (when appropriate), and examples of your work.
2. Identify the skills you've developed that you enjoy using. Be prepared with examples of times you've used each one.
3. Give some thought to other jobs or employers to which your skills would be valuable and transferable.
4. Create a list of contacts with whom you could network for job leads or informational interviewing.
5. Avoid the rumor mill and conversations with colleagues at work that are fear-based and hypothetical. They will only raise your anxiety and contribute to feelings of powerlessness. Check in with your supervisor for answers to questions and concerns.
6. Keep your spirits up and stress levels down through regular exercise, a balanced lifestyle and positive thinking.
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Barbara is currently accepting applications for her ninth annual Women's Retreat in Provence. Click on the link for photos and more details!
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Barbara and Heart At Work associate, Amy Jaffe, will co-present a workshop:
"Averting Quarterlife and Midlife Crises in Your Workplace: 5 Key Retention Strategies" at the 2008 Annual Human Resources Convention in Rockport, Maine on May 8.
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